COVID in Pregnancy Linked to Infant Neurodevelopmental Problems

COVID in Pregnancy Linked to Infant Neurodevelopmental Problems Association was particularly strong for third trimester exposure James Lopilato medpagetoday

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Previous studies have also demonstrated an association between viral infections, such as influenza, during pregnancy and developmental issues, such as autism, cognitive dysfunction, anxiety, and depression. Although many of these issues are not seen until adolescence or adulthood and "the magnitude of these effects and strength of association varies, the consistency of such associations is difficult to ignore," Perlis' group noted...