Prenatal SARS-CoV-2 Infection Linked to Increased Autism Risk in Girls
A study of nearly 70,000 children found girls exposed to SARS-CoV-2 infection in utero had a 44% increased risk of autism spectrum disorder. The research showed 3.97% of pregnant women had COVID-19 infection, with most cases occurring in the third trimester. No increased risk was observed for boys or for speech/language and motor delays overall.