Brain & developmentOct 23, 2026

Clinical, immune, and metabolic traits and gut-brain markers in children with autism and central nervous system infections

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Updated Oct 24, 2026

Abstract

TORCH infections may contribute to neurodevelopmental disruption in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

ASD is characterized by diverse causes and symptoms.
Infections during pregnancy, known as TORCH infections, may be linked to issues in brain development.
These infections could lead to injury in the central nervous system.
Dysfunction in the gut-brain axis is also associated with neurodevelopmental challenges in ASD.

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