Cri du chat syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by a missing part of chromosome 5, affecting an estimated 1 in 20,000 to 50,000 live births. It is usually not inherited from parents and more commonly found in females. While the condition cannot be cured, symptoms such as feeding issues and speech delays can be treated through early therapy. Parents are also advised to seek counseling.

1. By: Allyson Custer

5. Cri Du Chat is usually random
and not by heredity through the
parents
The deleted chromosome 5 is
paternal in about 80% of cases

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9. The condition affects an estimated 1 in 20,000 to 50,000 live
births
Found in people of all ethnic backgrounds
More common in females

10. They are to get early speech
therapy
May need a tube for feeding
Symptoms can be treated but the
disease is not treatable or curable
Skull x-ray may reveal an
abnormal angle to the base of the
skull
Parents usually get counseling

11. Department of
March of Dimes Human Genetics
The Arc— Cri Du Chat
National Syndrome
Organization on Support Group
Mental MUMS—
Retardation Mothers United
Chromosome for Moral
Disorder Outreach Support Inc
Inc. Let Them Hear
5p-Society Foundation