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Eclampsia Risk Factors
Eclampsia is
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Alternative Names
Toxemia with seizures
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The cause of eclampsia is not well understood. Researchers believe the following may play a role:
- Blood vessels
- Brain and nervous system (neurological) factors
- Diet
- Genes
However, no theories have yet been proven.
Eclampsia follows
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