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Publication Date: January 2008
Publisher: National Scientific Council on the Developing Child
Author(s):
Research Area: Population and demographics
Keywords: Maternal health; Developmental neurobiology; Child development
Type: Brief
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
This study's findings have significant implications for developing more aggressive prevention and treatment strategies for women who contract influenza and other infections when pregnant, in order to avoid long-lasting disruptions in the brain chemistry of their babies.