A member asked:

Are there lasting effects of h1n1 on an unborn baby? had swine flu at 27 weeks, daughter was iugr. severe speech apraxia, & high pitched squealing.

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Dr. Nikolaos Zacharias answered

Specializes in Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Possible.: I am sorry for your daughter's problems. One cannot be certain that they are due to h1n1 influenza during pregnancy - however, one cannot dismiss that possibility either. Many viruses cross the placenta and can affect various fetal tissues/organs. Other explanations for your daughter's problems should be investigated, namely metabolic, genetic and neurological syndromes unrelated to infections.

Answered 12/9/2013

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