First vaccine designed to control autism symptoms

A team of researchers have, for the first time, designed a vaccine that can control autism symptoms. The first ever vaccine for gut bacteria, common in autistic children, was designed by researchers from the University of Guelph. The ground-breaking study was conducted by Brittany Pequegnat and Guelph chemistry professor Mario Monteiro. The new carbohydrate vaccine fights against bacteria present in the gut known as Clostridium bolteae, which plays a major role in gastrointestinal disorders. The number of C.bolteae is more in the gastrointestinal tracts of autistic kids when compared to those of healthy children. Reports according to current literature state that more than 90 percent of kids with autism spectrum disorder suffer with severe chronic gastrointestinal symptoms. Out of this, 75 percent suffer from diarrhea. “Little is known about the factors that predispose autistic children to C. bolteae,” said Monteiro. “Although most infections are handled by some antibiotics, a vaccine would improve current treatment....