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World J Virol. Jun 25, 2023; 12(3): 172-192
Published online Jun 25, 2023. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v12.i3.172
Published online Jun 25, 2023. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v12.i3.172
Figure 3 The effect of antenatal Rubella Infection on the brain.
Rubella virus causes liver dysfunction, which induces altered vitamin A metabolism and endogenous hypervitaminosis A. This hypervitaminosis A causes mitochondrial damage, DNA alteration, and altered apoptosis, resulting in brain damage and autism manifestations.
- Citation: Al-Beltagi M, Saeed NK, Elbeltagi R, Bediwy AS, Aftab SAS, Alhawamdeh R. Viruses and autism: A Bi-mutual cause and effect. World J Virol 2023; 12(3): 172-192
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3249/full/v12/i3/172.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5501/wjv.v12.i3.172