Autism and congenital cytomegalovirus.
Two cases of congenital cytomegalovirus infection associated with autism are reported. The viral hypothesis of autism is discussed along with a brief review of the literature. Suggestions are made for future research.
D000300:Adoption; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000209:etiology*; D002657:Child Development; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male