The cause of autism may be the female immune system

The researchers concluded that the characteristics of the immune system, women can influence the occurrence of autism in her child. Doctors first talked about the presence of such a relationship and shared strategies for solving problems.

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Research scientists from the UC Davis MIND Institute and the Center for Children's Health in the United Kingdom concludes that the immune system of a woman during pregnancy can determine the likelihood of having a child with autism. According to experts, the antibodies in the blood of mothers affect fetal brain cells, disrupting the normal development of a child's brain.

The researchers also had a correlation between the aggressive influence of antibodies the mother during pregnancy and the regressive form of autism. On this form, referred to as signs of autism in a child such as loss of social and / or speaking skills emerge after a period of typical child development.

The analysis, carried out by scientists, and to show that the transfer of antibodies of a pregnant woman can be a risk factor for autism, was the first of its kind. Based on these data, doctors said that the vision of the relationship between women and the risk of immune autism allows you to develop more effective ways to prevent this disease.

"Our results suggest that more attention should be paid to women before delivery environment, conducting prenatal tests and evaluation of the immune system of women", - said the head of the study Dr. Judy Van de Voter.

  Experts believe that these procedures will significantly reduce the incidence of birth rate of children with autism. (READ MORE)

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