: Associated with a 65% increased risk .
Current scientific theories, such as the "delayed infection" hypothesis , suggest leukemia may be a two-step process: a genetic "hit" occurs in utero (potentially triggered by maternal inflammation), followed by a second "hit" from common infections in early childhood. : Associated with a 65% increased risk
A recent, large-scale study of in Denmark has found that maternal infections during pregnancy are associated with a 35% increased risk of childhood leukemia . The research, published in JAMA Network Open , suggests that certain infections may trigger immune-related factors or genetic changes in the womb that set the stage for leukemia later in life. Key Findings from the Study The research, published in JAMA Network Open ,
: Utilizing existing prevention strategies, such as influenza vaccinations, to reduce the overall burden of prenatal infection. published in JAMA Network Open