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The diseases of the central nervous system may occur during pregnancy as well, although, pregnancy specific disorders of pregnant women are not known. However, certain neurologic diseases may be aggravated or influenced by pregnancy.

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    Nándor Ács

  2. Semmelweis University, HIETE, Klinikai Onkologiai Transzek, Rath György utca 7-9, Budapest, 1122, Hungary

    Ferenc Bánhidy

  3. Foundation for the Community Control of Hereditary Diseases, Törökvesz Leijlö 32, Budapest, 1026, Hungary

    Andrew E. Czeizel

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Ács, N., Bánhidy, F., Czeizel, A.E. (2010). Diseases of the Nervous System. In: Ács, N., Bánhidy, F., Czeizel, A. (eds) Congenital Abnormalities and Preterm Birth Related to Maternal Illnesses During Pregnancy. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-8620-4_7

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