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Exposure to certain maternal infections in the womb increases the odds of epilepsy in childhood, according to an analysis of data from a Danish study. Among the infections cited were cystitis (inflammation of the bladder), pyelonephritis (inflammation of the kidney and upper urinary tract), and vaginal yeast infection.

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STONERS4 months ago

"Information about maternal infections was obtained via telephone interviews during pregnancy. Of the maternal conditions evaluated, cystitis, pyelonephritis, diarrhea, coughs lasting longer than 1 week, and vaginal yeast infection were all linked to epilepsy."
"The relative risks ranged from 1.23 for diarrhea to 2.56 for vaginal yeast infections in preterm infants (yeast infections did not increase the risk in term infants). Prenatal exposure to cough increased the risk of epilepsy only during the first year of life."
"By contrast, genital herpes, venereal warts, and herpes did not significantly increase the odds of epilepsy, the researchers report."

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