: The study found no significant association between maternal infections and other types of childhood cancer, such as brain tumors or lymphoma, suggesting the risk is specific to leukemia. Context and Perspective

: Utilizing existing prevention strategies, such as influenza vaccinations, to reduce the overall burden of prenatal infection.

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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.

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