The effect of maternal smoking on neonatal leucocytes.
Results are presented showing an association of maternal smoking during pregnancy with a reduction in the numbers of circulating neutrophils in their infants. It is postulated that such infants may be more susceptible to infection.
D005260:Female; D005312:Fetal Blood; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D009504:Neutrophils; D011247:Pregnancy; D012907:Smoking / Q000150:complications*