Autism After Infection, Febrile Episodes, and Antibiotic Use During Pregnancy: An Exploratory Study

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Authors

Hjördís Ósk Atladóttir · Aarhus University

Tine Brink Henriksen · Aarhus University Hospital

Diana Schendel · National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Erik Thorlund Parner · Aarhus University

Abstract

Our results do not suggest that mild infections, febrile episodes, or use of antibiotics during pregnancy are strong risk factors for ASD/infantile autism. The results may be due to multiple testing; the few positive findings are potential chance findings.

Topics & Keywords

Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 130, Issue 6, pp. e1447-e1454

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2012-1107

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