Autism’s Grip Weakened by Fever
Published on December 3rd, 2007
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CHICAGO (Reuters) - Fever can temporarily unlock autism’s grip on children, a finding that could shed light on the roots of the condition and perhaps provide clues for treatment, researchers reported on Monday.
It appears that fever restores nerve cell communications in regions of the autistic brain, restoring a child’s ability to interact and socialize during the fever, the study said.
