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cri du chat

cri du chat. BY Hociel and John Paul. Cri du chat . Our genetic disorder is cri du chat. takes place in the chromosomes fits into the chromosome abnormality category genetic disorder takes place when chromosome 5 is missing. Symptoms of cri du chat. Cat like cry

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cri du chat

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  1. cri du chat BY Hocieland John Paul

  2. Cri du chat • Our genetic disorder is cri du chat. • takes place in the chromosomes • fits into the chromosome abnormality category • genetic disorder • takes place when chromosome 5 is missing

  3. Symptoms of cri du chat • Cat like cry • Low weight and growth • not able to learn as well as others • Eyes are far apart • 1 line on palm of hand • ears are shaped abnormally • Fingers or toes are fused

  4. How cri du chat is inherited? • It is not inherited • happens when chromosome 5 is deleted shows up in the early fetal stage • develops along with the egg/sperm • more common in female ladies • Most cases are not inherited

  5. Treatments options for cri du chat • no specific treatment • Parents should have counseling • Test to determine if one parent has a change in chromosome 5 • There is no prevention

  6. Fun Facts • French for the cry of the cat • less noticeable as the baby gets older • most common syndrome cause by a chromosomal deletion

  7. Pedigree • It is inherited in rare cases • Most cases are not inherited

  8. Cri Du Chat Video • Cri Du Chat

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