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This study examines whether these disorders are associated with exposure to thimerosal, a mercury (Hg)-based preservative.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A hypothesis testing case-control study evaluated the Vaccine Safety Datalink for the potential dose-dependent odds ratios (ORs) for diagnoses of ASD, TD, and ADD\/ADHD compared to controls, following exposure to Hg from thimerosal-containing Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccines administrated within the first 15 months of life. 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Cases diagnosed with control outcomes were no more likely than controls to have received increased Hg exposure.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The results suggest that Hg exposure from thimerosal is significantly associated with the ACSDs of ASD, TD, and ADD\/ADHD.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1177\/1559325817690849","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2017,3,16]],"date-time":"2017-03-16T04:46:03Z","timestamp":1489639563000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/sage-journals-update-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":15,"title":["Abnormal Brain Connectivity Spectrum Disorders Following Thimerosal Administration"],"prefix":"10.1177","volume":"15","author":[{"given":"David A.","family":"Geier","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Research, The Institute of Chronic Illnesses, 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