# Rare infections during pregnancy linked to higher risk of severe intellectual disability and autism

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- euronews, 2026-09-22 06:27 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/health/2026/09/22/rare-infections-during-pregnancy-linked-to-higher-risk-of-severe-intellectual-disability-a

> A new study finds that children born after exposure to infections including syphilis, rubella and cytomegalovirus are much more likely to be diagnosed with autism and intellectual disability.