The cri du chat syndrome is a rare hereditary disease that is characterized by the fact that the affected child, baby, have a cry similar to a cat's meow (cry of a cat = cri du chat). According to the ¨Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome: Clinical Profile and Chromosomal Microarray Analysis¨ article journal by Espirito Santo and partners, the cri du chat syndrome is caused by a specific alteration of genetic material: the loss of a part of the filiform structures in the nucleus of the cell that carry the genetic material (one of the arms of one of the chromosomes: the short arm of chromosome 5). This genetic modification is usually occur spontaneously after fertilization in cell division of the egg, that is to say, as a spontaneous mutation. The cri du chat
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In this case, it is crucial that the support measures will be implemented as soon as possible. In addition to the mental and physical support, the treatment of children with Cri du chat syndrome is to remedy the anomalies and alterations that entails, as well as ensure the physical and mental support necessary (Espirito Santo, 2016). Nearly all children benefit from treatment that promotes the development of language through the early assistance and long-term needs of the speech therapist. In adults with cri du chat syndrome, in addition to these treatments, are important specific actions oriented toward vocational training. In addition, when a person has the cri du
Week 8 assignment 4 chat syndrome it is advisable to receive continued assistance of a family doctor, an ophthalmologist and a dentist.
The cri du chat syndrome can not be prevented. When the person already has a child with cri du chat syndrome of cat or it is known that the own genetic material presents the alteration responsible for this syndrome it is advisable to assess the risk of transmitting the alteration to other children. This can be done before planning pregnancy, or once the gestation, through
prenatal
In this case, it is crucial that the support measures will be implemented as soon as possible. In addition to the mental and physical support, the treatment of children with Cri du chat syndrome is to remedy the anomalies and alterations that entails, as well as ensure the physical and mental support necessary (Espirito Santo, 2016). Nearly all children benefit from treatment that promotes the development of language through the early assistance and long-term needs of the speech therapist. In adults with cri du chat syndrome, in addition to these treatments, are important specific actions oriented toward vocational training. In addition, when a person has the cri du
Week 8 assignment 4 chat syndrome it is advisable to receive continued assistance of a family doctor, an ophthalmologist and a dentist.
The cri du chat syndrome can not be prevented. When the person already has a child with cri du chat syndrome of cat or it is known that the own genetic material presents the alteration responsible for this syndrome it is advisable to assess the risk of transmitting the alteration to other children. This can be done before planning pregnancy, or once the gestation, through
prenatal