Rhesus Incompatibility as a Risk Factor for Schizophrenia in Male Adults

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BACKGROUND: Rhesus (Rh) incompatibility is a cause of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn. Hemolytic disease results from the transplacentally transmitted maternal antibodies against Rh factor D and can cause permanent neurological damage in the affected newborn. This study examines the hypothesis that Rh incompatibility may be a risk factor for schizophrenia. METHODS: A sample of 1867 male subjects was...

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