The role of infection in miscarriage

2015459 citationsReviewhybrid Open Access

Authors

Sevi Giakoumelou · MRC Centre for Reproductive Health

Nick Wheelhouse · Moredun Research Institute

Kate Cuschieri · Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

Gary Entrican · University of Edinburgh

Sarah Howie · University of Edinburgh

Andrew W. Horne · MRC Centre for Reproductive Health

Abstract

Further research is required to clarify whether certain infections do increase miscarriage risk and whether screening of newly pregnant women for treatable infections would improve reproductive outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Reproductive System and Pregnancy COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Human Reproduction Update

Volume 22, Issue 1, pp. 116-133

DOI: 10.1093/humupd/dmv041

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