M.D. Disintegrative psychosis is recognized as a sequel to measles encephalitis.
Viral encephalitis can give rise to autistic disorders, particularly when it occurs early in life.
Dr. Singh emphasized that this study was very preliminary and that no conclusions could be drawn from it. This report describes six mothers who received live virus vaccines and one who received a Hepatitis B vaccine during pregnancy after having received an MMR booster five months prior to conception. They all have the same tragic story.