PRENATAL INFECTIONS. “Epidemiological studies have indicated an association between common neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism and schizophrenia, and microbial pathogen infections during the perinatal period. These findings are supported by experimental studies in rodents, demonstrating that exposure to microbial pathogens during similar developmental periods result in behavioral abnormalities, including anxiety-like behavior and impaired cognitive function.”
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