Autism spectrum disorder in children born preterm – role of exposure to perinatal inflammation

Autism spectrum disorder in children born preterm – role of exposure to perinatal inflammation

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the collective term for neurodevelopmental disorders characterised by qualitative impairments in social interaction and communication, and a restricted range of activities and interests. Many countries, including Australia, have reported a dramatic increase in the n...

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Main Authors: Suzanne Jacqueline Meldrum, Tobias eStrunk, Andrew eCurrie, Susan Lynne Prescott, Karen eSimmer, Andrew J.O. Whitehouse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2013-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Neuroscience
Subjects:
Pregnancy
Autism Spectrum Disorders
immunology
preterm
prenatal infection
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fnins.2013.00123/full

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