ZIKV can infect human term placentas in the absence of maternal factors
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DOI: 10.1038/s42003-022-03158-6
Abstract: Zika virus infection can result in devastating pregnancy outcomes when it crosses the placental barrier. For human pregnancies, the mechanisms of vertical transmission remain enigmatic. Utilizing a human placenta-cotyledon perfusion model, we examined Zika virus… read more here.
Keywords: zika virus; infection; virus; placentas absence ... See more keywords