Viral invasion of the amniotic cavity (VIAC) in the midtrimester of pregnancy

Am J Reprod Immunol. 2013 Mar;69(3):195-6. doi: 10.1111/aji.12073.

Abstract

A role for microbial invasion leading to inflammation in the amniotic cavity and subsequent pre-term delivery has been well established. For years, the role of viral infections in pregnancy has been minimized and thought of as harmless, with a few exceptions. Recent evidence now encourages us to expand our thinking and realize that viral infections during pregnancy may influence pregnancy more that we thought.

MeSH terms

  • Amnion / pathology
  • Amnion / virology*
  • Amniotic Fluid / physiology
  • Amniotic Fluid / virology*
  • Animals
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Obstetric Labor, Premature / epidemiology
  • Obstetric Labor, Premature / virology*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / epidemiology
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / physiopathology
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / virology*
  • Pregnancy Trimester, Second
  • Virus Diseases / complications
  • Virus Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Virus Diseases / physiopathology