Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder is associated with increased rates of childhood infectious diseases
Key Takeaways: Children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were shown to have more upper respiratory infections, gastroenteritis, salmonellosis, and urinary tract infections than children without ADHD. As a result, children with ADHD were prescribed more antibiotics and had more physician visits.
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