Helicobacter pylori infection and pre-eclampsia in a Romanian study group

It has been suggested that Helicobacter pylori infection could contribute to the etiopathogenesis of pre-eclampsia by inducing a pro-inflammatory state [1]. The cytotoxin-associated gene A (CagA) antigen, an indicator of a highly virulent strain of H. pylori, can stimulate the production of specific antibodies that can recognize cytotrophoblast-cell antigens, impairing their function and placental development [2]. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of seropositivity for IgG antibodies targeting H.
Source: International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Brief Communication Source Type: research