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No, People with Cri Du Chat actually live a generally normal life.
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How many people currently have cri-du-chat syndrome?
I believe that approximately 1 out of 200,000-500,00 people has cri du chat
Are there any famous people with cri du chat?
BRYNNAN COOPER IS A FAMUS MILLION AIR THAT HAS CRI DU CHAT
What is the cause of Cri Du Chat syndrome?
Cri du chat is caused during meiosis (the production of sex cells, such as the egg or sperm) when chromosome number 5 is not aligned correctly when separating and part of chromosome number 5 is chipped of, lost, and not repaired correctly or at all. then this cell merges with the other sex cell and a baby with cri du chat is formed
How is cri du chat inherited?
no, it is not inherited...... it is caused due to missing or deletion of short arm of chromosome 5p itself...... it does not depend on either of the parent. EDIT 90% of Cri du Chat is NOT inherited and involves the deletion listed above. An inherited variation occurs in 10% of Cri du Chat patients. This is the result of one of the parents being a carrier of a balanced chromosomal translocation or inversion involving the p arm of chromosome 5. If the mutated/altered chromosome is passed on to the offspring the child will exhibit Cri du Chat.
What are organizations that support cri-du-chat syndrome?
Australia support group
Can cri du chat kill you?
Although there is no cure for cri du chat syndrome, it is not a fatal disease in and of itself. Treatment consists of supportive care and developmental therapy.
How do you diagnose cri-du-chat?
See cri-du-chat-syndrome-diagnosis
What are the cures and treatments for cri du chat?
See cri-du-chat-syndrome-treatment
What percent of the world's population has cri du chat syndrome?
Cri Du Chat syndrome is a rare Genetic disorder. About 10% of the population has Cri Du chat. There is no cure to this disease.
What are the symptoms of Cri Du chat syndrome?
See cri-du-chat-syndrome-causes-and-symptoms
What is cri du chat scientific name?
The scientific name for cri du chat is 5p deletion syndrome.
Who is most likely to get cri du chat a male or female?
The person that is most likely to get cri du chat is YOUR MOM
Is cri du chat preventable?
no it is not
Where is cri du chat located?
Cri du Chat Syndrome or Chromosome 5p- is a chromosomal condition that results in brain abnormalities.
How many people currently have cri-du-chat syndrome?
I believe that approximately 1 out of 200,000-500,00 people has cri du chat
What is cri du chat in English?
It translates to "Cry of the cat." Cri du chat is a chromosomal disorder characterized by a cat-like cry in infants.
How many people get cri du chat syndrome each year?
approximitley 1 in 20,000- 1 in 50,000 get cri du chat a year
