Suppression of progesterone by influenza A virus mediates adverse maternal and fetal outcomes in mice
P. S. Creisher, M. A. Parish, J. Lei, J. Liu, J. L. Perry, A. D. Campbell, M. L. Sherer, I. Burd, S. L. Klein
This study shows that influenza A virus suppresses progesterone in pregnant mice, leading to adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, which can be mitigated by progestin treatment.
bioRxiv · Sep 11, 2023Microbiology