In animal models high estradiol levels have been shown to inhibit the secretion of genital IgG.9 The high levels of steroids during pregnancy might have a similar effect on the secretion of cervical antibodies in pregnant women. A comparison of pregnant and nonpregnant women could therefore be of interest.The aims of this study were to analyse the findings of cervical antibodies in pregnant women and adolescent girls with respect to difference in prevalence between the populations, correlation between cervical antibodies and chlamydia infection as diagnosed by culture and/or direct fluorescent antibody test (DFA) and the correlation of serum antibodies to cervical antibodies.
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