Antepartum COVID-19 and Postpartum Autism
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A little over a year ago, a new viral disease appeared worldwide. Much like earlier pathologic RNA viruses, Covid-19 can cause distinctive harmful effects on pregnant women and their offspring. Because of the coexistent fever associated with a rise in pro-inflammatory interleukins in the most severe cases, there is a serious concern about the baby’s neurologic development. Although not yet observed in many Covid-19 pregnancies, it is anticipated particularly that the onset of autism in the child may be realized in a year or more postpartum. Prior studies have reported that exclusive breast-feeding which provides a good source of IGF1 for the baby may well reduce the incidence of autism in such cases.
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2006 ◽
Vol 42
(3)
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pp. 329-330
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2014 ◽
Vol 99
(Suppl 2)
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pp. A226.2-A226