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Which of the following is a common teratogenic cause of mental retardation?
Maternal infections and illnesses such as glandular disorders, rubella, toxoplasmosis, and cytomegalovirus infection may cause mental retardation.
What Immunizations can prevent diseases that cause mental retardation?
Hyperthyroidism, whooping cough, chickenpox, measles, and Hib disease (a bacterial infection) may cause mental retardation if they are not treated adequately.
What untreated childhood illnesses and injuries can cause mental retardation?
Hyperthyroidism, whooping cough, chicken pox, measles, and Hib disease (a bacterial infection) may cause mental retardation if they are not treated adequately
What percentage of infants with infantile spasms suffer mental retardation?
Mental retardation occurs in 70-90% of persons with infantile spasms, usually involving severe to profound retardation. Other neurological deficits, such as cerebral palsy, may be seen in about 30-50% of patients.
What maternal conditions that interrupt oxygen flow can cause mental retardation in the fetus?
Maternal conditions like placental insufficiency, chronic hypertension, and gestational diabetes can interrupt oxygen flow to the fetus, potentially leading to mental retardation. These conditions can reduce the amount of oxygen reaching the fetus, affecting its brain development and cognitive function. Proper management and monitoring of these conditions during pregnancy are essential to minimize the risk of mental retardation in the fetus.
How can some cases of mental retardation be prevented?
Immunization against diseases such as measles and Hib prevents many of the illnesses that can cause mental retardation. In addition, all children should undergo routine developmental screening as part of their pediatric care
Does over-study causes mental retardation?
Overstudy does not cause mental retardation.
Maternal infection with GBS early in a pregnancy may lead to what sensory losses in the baby?
Maternal infection at conception or within the first two weeks of pregnancy may lead to hearing and vision loss and mental retardation.
How common is mental retardation?
TThere are quite high as it comes in different types of mental retardation.
How do infants with fragile X syndrome appear?
appear normal at birth but their development is delayed. Most boys with fragile X syndrome have mental impairment. The severity of mental impairment ranges from learning disabilities to severe mental retardation
Exposure to what element can cause mental retardation?
Exposure to lead can also cause mental retardation.
Can you give me a literature review on mental retardation and depression?
literature review on mental retardation with reference
