Autism and Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Brief Report.

Ghaziuddin, Mohammad; And Others

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Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ448662

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Autism and Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. Brief Report.

Ghaziuddin, Mohammad; And Others

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v22 n1 p107-13 Mar 1992

This paper presents two case studies of children who developed herpes virus infection in the intrauterine or early postnatal period and presented with features of autism around two years of age. Other research suggesting a link between herpes and autism is reviewed. (DB)

Descriptors: Autism, Biological Influences, Case Studies, Etiology, Medical Research, Perinatal Influences, Prenatal Influences, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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