Prenatal opioid exposure and immune-related conditions in children

About The Study: Prenatal opioid exposure was associated with an increased risk of infection, eczema and dermatitis, and asthma, but not allergies and anaphylaxis or autoimmune conditions in this study of 401,000 neonates. These findings highlight the importance of further study of opioid-induced immune changes during pregnancy, the potential impact on long-term health in exposed children, and the mechanisms of opioid-induced immune dysregulation. 

Authors: Erin Kelty, Ph.D., of the University of Western Australia in Crawley, Western Australia, Australia, is the corresponding author. 

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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.51933)

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