The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 153, Issue 1 , Pages 3-4 , July 2008

The Pathogenesis of Chorioamnionitis

  • Armond S. Goldman, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Armond S. Goldman, MD, Emeritus Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Section of Immunology/Allergy/Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, The Children's Hospital, The University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555-0369.
    • ,
  • Frank C. Schmalstieg, MD, PhD

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PII: S0022-3476(08)00222-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2008.03.029

The Journal of Pediatrics
Volume 153, Issue 1 , Pages 3-4 , July 2008

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