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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.
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Stubbs, E.G., Ash, E. & Williams, C.P.S. Autism and congenital cytomegalovirus. J Autism Dev Disord 14, 183–189 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02409660
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