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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.
How is cri-du-chat syndrome diagnosed?
Cri-du-chat translates to cry of the cat, normally when a child is born with this genetic disorder, they will make cries that sounds like a cat's meow. It tends to be very distinct. The best way to confirm this would be to use the affected persons karyotype. Cri du chat is due to a structural chromosome aberration, specifically a deletion of the p arm on chromosome #5
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.
Is there a pedigree for cri-du-chat?
Cri-du-chat syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by a deletion in chromosome 5. It is not typically inherited in a Mendelian pattern but rather occurs sporadically. However, if a parent carries a balanced translocation involving chromosome 5, there may be a risk of passing the deletion on to offspring.
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
What are signs of cri du chat syndrome in a baby?
A high-pitched mewing cry during infancy is a classic feature of cri du chat
