Cerebral Palsy

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Can STDs Up the Risk of Cerebral Palsy in Newborns?

Untreated Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) have been linked to a plethora of health issues in both expecting mothers and their children. But can a STD cause a lifelong debilitating condition such as cerebral palsy in a newborn on its own? If left untreated, some STDs have been linked to cerebral palsy in babies. So far, the following have been identified…