Friday, January 06, 2006

BBC NEWS | Health | Cerebral palsy 'infection link'

BBC NEWS | Health | Cerebral palsy 'infection link': "Babies exposed to certain infections shortly before and after birth have a greater risk of cerebral palsy, Australian research suggests.

Scientists tested over 1,300 babies, including 443 with cerebral palsy, for viruses, including the herpes group B virus, which can cross the placenta"

No comments:

Post a Comment