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Evidence suggests that prenatal viral infections can contribute to:

a) Autism
b) Schizophrenia
c) ADHD
d) Bipolar disorder

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Prenatal viral infections have been linked to an increased risk of developing autism and schizophrenia.

Step-by-step explanation:

Evidence suggests that prenatal viral infections can contribute to:

  • A) Autism: A study showed that prenatal influenza may be linked to an increased risk of developing schizophrenia, which is associated with impaired social skills.
  • B) Schizophrenia: Prenatal influenza has been implicated in the etiology of schizophrenia. Adoptees with a genetic predisposition for schizophrenia were more likely to develop the disorder when raised in a disturbed environment.
  • C) ADHD: There is no direct evidence linking prenatal viral infections to ADHD.
  • D) Bipolar disorder: There is no direct evidence linking prenatal viral infections to bipolar disorder.

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