title: Gestational and neonatal factors in the etiology of schizophrenia.
abstract: This study evaluates research on gestational and neonatal factors implicated as causes of schizophrenia. These include obstetrical complications (particularly gestational hypoxia), viral infections, autoimmune agents, developmental deficits, and maternal stress. Evidence strongly suggests that these factors are importantly connected to the onset of adult schizophrenia.
authors.affiliation: University of Virginia.
authors.forename: S N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Brixey
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Gallagher
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: McFalls
authors.forename: L F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: Parmelee
mesh_terms: D001238:Asphyxia Neonatorum / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000523:psychology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000523:psychology*; D011297:Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects; D012307:Risk Factors; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000209:etiology*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology