no, it is caused by a triplication of the 21st chromosome. its not contagious in any way.
no you cannot down syndrome cannot be spread.
Down's Syndrome
No, you cannot catch Down syndrome. Down syndrome is a condition, not a disease or an infection. It is a disorder of the chromosomes. It is something you are born with, and is caused by a genetic mutation of Chromosome 21.
down syndrome
It's not contagious. The only way you would have it or any symptoms of it would be if you were born with it.
Disorders, such as Down's Syndrome, are caused by nondisjunction.
Down syndrome is generally the preferred spelling, although Down's syndrome is sometimes used in American sources.
Most cases of down syndrome are not inherited. Translocation Down syndrome can be inherited.
No, Marfan Syndrome is an inherited disorder of connective tissue. It is not an infectious disease.
Down syndrome IS the diagnosis.
Down Syndrome Is In Your Brain.
how is down syndrome preventable?