TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Infectious Diseases A1 - Cunningham, F. Gary A1 - Leveno, Kenneth J. A1 - Dashe, Jodi S. A1 - Hoffman, Barbara L. A1 - Spong, Catherine Y. A1 - Casey, Brian M. PY - 2022 T2 - Williams Obstetrics, 26e AB - Infections remain a major cause of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality worldwide. The unique maternal–fetal vascular interface in some cases serves to protect the fetus from infectious agents, but in other instances it provides a conduit for transmission. Maternal serological status, acquisition mode, gestational age at the time of infection, and immunological status of mother and fetus all influence disease outcome. SN - PB - McGraw Hill CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/10/05 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1190770460 ER -