Pregnancy and pandemics: scientists uncover nasal clues to flu vs. COVID-19 mystery
NCT ID NCT04962477
First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This completed study aimed to understand why pregnant women often have worse flu outcomes but not worse COVID-19. Researchers compared nasal samples from 48 pregnant and non-pregnant women to measure viral entry factors and immune responses. The goal was to uncover protective or risk mechanisms, not to test a treatment.
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Washington University in St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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