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There has not yet been a specific chromosome identified as the one responsible for causing spina bifida.

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Does spnina bifida affect the eye?

Spina bifida is a neural tube defect that affects the spinal cord, not the eye. However, individuals with spina bifida may have other medical conditions or complications that could potentially affect eye health. It's important for individuals with spina bifida to have regular medical check-ups to monitor their overall health, including their eyes.


What is the pattern of inheritance of Spina Bifida?

Spina bifida doesn't follow a strict inheritance pattern, but hereditary factors do play some role, though it is not completely understood yet. Mothers who have had one child with spina bifida have a 3-4% chance of their next child having spina bifida, while the general population only has a 0.1-0.2% chance. In the case a pregnant woman has a family history of spina bifida, it is recommended that they take a higher dose of folic acid than other pregnant women. Here again, folic acid plays a role in preventing neural tube defects (like spina bifida), but the mechanism is not well understood. Also, for an unknown reason, it is more prevalent in female children than in male children.


Is Spina Bifida a recessive or dominant trait?

Spina bifida doesn't follow a strict inheritance pattern, but hereditary factors do play some role, though it is not completely understood yet. Mothers who have had one child with spina bifida have a 3-4% chance of their next child having spina bifida, while the general population only has a 0.1-0.2% chance. In the case a pregnant woman has a family history of spina bifida, it is recommended that they take a higher dose of folic acid than other pregnant women. Here again, folic acid plays a role in preventing neural tube defects (like spina bifida), but the mechanism is not well understood. Also, for an unknown reason, it is more prevalent in female children than in male children.


Is Spina Bifida autosomal or sex-linked?

Spina bifida doesn't follow a strict inheritance pattern, but hereditary factors do play some role, though it is not completely understood yet. Mothers who have had one child with spina bifida have a 3-4% chance of their next child having spina bifida, while the general population only has a 0.1-0.2% chance. In the case a pregnant woman has a family history of spina bifida, it is recommended that they take a higher dose of folic acid than other pregnant women. Here again, folic acid plays a role in preventing neural tube defects (like spina bifida), but the mechanism is not well understood. Also, for an unknown reason, it is more prevalent in female children than in male children.


What information besides chromosome number can amniocentesis and chorionic villi sampling reveal?

Amniocentesis and chorionic villi sampling (CVS) can provide information about genetic disorders, such as cystic fibrosis, Down syndrome, and spina bifida, by analyzing fetal DNA. They can also reveal the sex of the fetus and assess certain biochemical markers associated with genetic conditions. Additionally, these procedures can identify chromosomal abnormalities, such as translocations or deletions, beyond just the overall chromosome count.

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How many people with Spina Bifida have had children with out Spina Bifida?

My daughter has Spina Bifida and her daughter has Spina Bifida


Can someone have spina bifida and not be born with it?

No, spina bifida is a birth defect. Therefore, a person has to be born with spina bifida to have it.


What is T7 Spina Bifida?

T-7 is the shorthand form for writing Thoracic vertebrae #7. So a child with T-7 spina bifida just means that their spina bifida lesion is located at thoracic vertebrae #7.


Is Nuera another name for Spina Bifida?

No, "Nuera" is not another name for Spina Bifida. Myelomeningocele is another name for Spina Bifida.


How did Spina Bifida get its name?

Spina Bifida is Latin for "split spine".


What illness is Chris Farlowe suffering from?

Spina bifida


Why did they name Spina Bifida?

Spina is Latin for "spine" and Bifida is Latin for "split" or "open" and that is exactly what Spina Bifida is, an opening or split in the spine.


What is Spina Bifida Occulta at s1?

S-1 is the shorthand form for writing Sacral vertebrae #1. So a child with S-1 spina bifida just means that their spina bifida lesion is located at sacral vertebrae #1. This vertebrae is located in the lower back, just above the hips.


What groups or organizations sponsor spina bifida?

The Spina Bifida Association of America and SHINE (Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Information Networking Equality) in the UK.


What is Spina Bifida ICD-9 code?

Spina bifida's ICD-9 code is 741 Spina bifida occulta's ICD-9 code is 756.17


What is spina bifida cystica?

One types is spina bifida cystica or spina bifida aperta, which involves a sac filled with spinal contents along the spine.


Can Spina Bifida fly?

Your question does not make sense. Spina Bifida is a birth defect.