Recent research into the causes of schizophrenia, including studies of schizophrenic patients who had been exposed prenatally to influenza epidemics, suggests that there might be a cause of schizophrenia.

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Research suggests that exposure to certain viruses, such as influenza, during prenatal development may increase the risk of developing schizophrenia later in life. This points towards a viral cause for the disorder.

Recent Research into the Causes of Schizophrenia, Including Studies of Schizophrenic