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Rare pregnancy infections linked to autism

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Infections that, in rare cases, can be transmitted from a pregnant woman to the fetus are linked to an increased risk of autism and intellectual disability in the child. This is shown by a study from Karolinska Institutet published in JAMA Pediatrics.

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Herpes and rubella in pregnancy linked to autism

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They Link Certain Infections During Pregnancy with up to 30 Times More Risk of Severe Intellectual Disability

These infections, according to one study, would also triple the risk of being diagnosed with autism.

·Madrid, Spain
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Rare pregnancy infections linked to autism

Infections that, in rare cases, can be transmitted from a pregnant woman to the fetus are linked to an increased risk of autism and intellectual disability in the child. This is shown by a study from Karolinska Institutet published in JAMA Pediatrics.

·Douglas, United Kingdom
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Maternal Infections Drive Autism Risk

A new study of 3.7 million people links congenital TORCH infections to a 3-fold higher autism risk and a 7-fold higher intellectual disability risk.

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Intrauterine Infections Were Associated with the Risk of Developing Autism Spectrum Disorders

Intrauterine infections were associated with the risk of developing autism spectrum disorders

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