Case-control study of self-reported genitourinary infections and risk of gastroschisis

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This rare abnormality, commonest among babies of teenage mothers, is increasing: this US study (findings from the national birth defects prevention study, 1997-2003) found a significant association with self-reported infections in early pregnancy. The accompanying editorial agrees that genitourinary infection in early pregnancy can be added to the existing list of risk factors.

Keywords: birth defects human reproduction pregnancy women teenage mothers teenagers infants babies gastochisis genitourinary infections