Cri Du Chat
Cri Du Chat is a syndrome that is caused by a missing piece in a certain chromosome called chromosome 5. There is no cure at this point in time, but with the right care children will live to the fullest of their potential. Cri du chat is french for cat cry, which is why that is its number one tell if your child has it.
Who does Cri Du Chat Affect?
Cri du chat affects infants. Around 1 in every 50,000 or so babies are diagnosed with cri du chat
Genetic Science Learning Center. "Cri-du-Chat Syndrome." Learn.Genetics 18 February 2015 <http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/disorders/chromosomal/cdc/>
Cri du chat affects infants. Around 1 in every 50,000 or so babies are diagnosed with cri du chat
Genetic Science Learning Center. "Cri-du-Chat Syndrome." Learn.Genetics 18 February 2015 <http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/disorders/chromosomal/cdc/>
What Type of Inheritance is it?
In research thus far we do not know where it comes from. What we do know is that it is not caused by a parent doing something wrong, it is not usually in the family history once someone does get it. The infants inherit the chromosome with a deleted segment from an unaffected parent.
Genetic Science Learning Center. "Cri-du-Chat Syndrome." Learn.Genetics 18 February 2015 <http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/disorders/chromosomal/cdc/>
In research thus far we do not know where it comes from. What we do know is that it is not caused by a parent doing something wrong, it is not usually in the family history once someone does get it. The infants inherit the chromosome with a deleted segment from an unaffected parent.
Genetic Science Learning Center. "Cri-du-Chat Syndrome." Learn.Genetics 18 February 2015 <http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/disorders/chromosomal/cdc/>
The Biology behind Cri Du Chat? Why it affects the person the way that it does?
The unusual cry is caused by abnormal development of the larynx. It affects the diagnosed by not being able to have the whole 5 chromosome.
For Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine:"cri du chat syndrome." Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine. 2008. The Gale Group, Inc. 19 Feb. 2015 http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/cri+du+chat+syndrome
The unusual cry is caused by abnormal development of the larynx. It affects the diagnosed by not being able to have the whole 5 chromosome.
For Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine:"cri du chat syndrome." Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine. 2008. The Gale Group, Inc. 19 Feb. 2015 http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/cri+du+chat+syndrome
How Do Professionals Test For Cri Du Chat?
Doctors usually test for cri-du-chat by hearing the infant's cat-like cry. Other ways are microcephaly, poor muscle tone, and mental disabilities. It is also possible to test for cri-du-chat before the baby is born. Testing can be done either on a tiny sample of tissue from outside the sac where the baby develops or on a sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds the baby.
Doctors usually test for cri-du-chat by hearing the infant's cat-like cry. Other ways are microcephaly, poor muscle tone, and mental disabilities. It is also possible to test for cri-du-chat before the baby is born. Testing can be done either on a tiny sample of tissue from outside the sac where the baby develops or on a sample of the amniotic fluid that surrounds the baby.
What are the symptoms of Cri Du Chat?
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What kinds of treatments are available and how effective are they?
No specific treatment is available, but you need support from parents, therapists, and a medical and educational professionals. If treated correctly the child will have a full and meaningful life. Their are support groups such as: http://www.criduchat.asn.au/content/cri-du-chat-syndrome
No specific treatment is available, but you need support from parents, therapists, and a medical and educational professionals. If treated correctly the child will have a full and meaningful life. Their are support groups such as: http://www.criduchat.asn.au/content/cri-du-chat-syndrome
What is the long term effect?
The long term looks great if the diagnosed child is doing all of the therapy and is taking the right precautions in school. They also need all the support they can get.
The long term looks great if the diagnosed child is doing all of the therapy and is taking the right precautions in school. They also need all the support they can get.