There are a couple of genetic mutations which can, but do not always, cause autism, such as Fragile-X syndrome. This can be detected via amniocentesis, but a medical professional would probably not recommend it unless family history indicated risk factors, since the procedure has its own set of risks.
Both. it depends what defect you are talking about. Please be more specific.
Some can be detected but not treated.
No he did not have any birth defects.
There are thousands of identified birth defects. Birth defects are abnormal developments present at birth that can cause physical or mental disability. Some, but not all are fatal.
fetal alcohol syndrome
No; a teratogen is an agent that can cause birth defects.
A teratogen is an agent that causes birth defects.
Birth defects are possible in pregnant patients taking Cipro. It has not been proven that Cipro is the cause of the defects, however.
The four causes of birth defects are body metabolism,function of structure, and heart.
Actually, males have more birth defects that females. World wide, per 1 female that has a birth defect, 150 males have either died or are suffering from a birth defect.
Abdominal wall defects are birth (congenital) defects that allow the stomach or intestines to protrude.
Birth defects are found in 2-3% of all newborn infants. This rate doubles in the first year, and reaches 10% by age five, as more defects become evident and can be diagnosed. Almost 20% of deaths in newborns are caused by birth defects.
There's no increase in birth defects from getting pregnant while using the contraceptive implant. The rate of birth defects is the same as for those who aren't on the implant.
There is no vaccine that will prevent birth defects. Spina Bifida and other neural tube defects (a specific type of birth defects) can be prevented by consuming adequate amounts of folic acid in the diet in the first trimester of pregnancy. Other types of birth defects may be prevented in other ways, so it is best to ask your doctor for advice if you are thinking about becoming pregnant.