What are the certain types of infections that cause autism?

Answer 1

Currently there is no single dominant theory, mostly because there haven't been any clear causes. The latest trend is to speculate on a genetic basis and there are a couple shreds of support for the hypothesis that epigenetics are also playing a part. Environmental contamination with hormone-like chemicals, diet changes, maternal health factors and exposure to industrial chemicals have all been proposed as causes or factors influencing the risk of autism, but the reality is no one really knows or has any good evidence yet.

Incidentally, the hoax about linking childhood vaccines to autism has been thoroughly debunked. The original paper that was published has been redacted in its entirety and follow-up studies looking at the linkage found no evidence to support the assertation. Vaccinating your child will not increase the risk of your child being diagnosed with autism. However, not vaccinating your child does increase the risk of severe childhood disease and potential death from whooping cough, measles, mumps and rubella. All of these diseases are still present around the world.

Answer 2

There are no types of infections that cause autism. Autism is a neurological difference that is formed when the brain is formed in the womb, we don't know the full cause of autism but it is primarily linked with genetic mutations.

Answer 3

There is absolutely no way to even trace the first case of Autism, let alone determine it's cause. Autism is a neurological difference and caused by genetics, but until we determine the specific genes involved (there may be many genes involved, there may be genetic mutations involved too) there's no way to trace back it's source. Autism is not caused by environmental factors like drugs.

Answer 4

There's no pathogen--it's a genetic disorder, like hemophilia or Down syndrome.

Answer 5

cigarettes and alcohol