Slapped cheek syndrome is a very contagious and common childhood illness that is caused due to infection with parvovirus. The condition gets its name from its symptomatic and unique facial rash. It is also referred to as the fifth disease, because as per history, it is one of the five common childhood ailments that feature… Continue reading Slapped Cheek Syndrome
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Moebius Syndrome
Moebius syndrome is an uncommon neurological disease. The disorder is present from birth and is characterized by deficient capability to laterally move the eyes as well as paralysis of the muscles in the face. Moebius syndrome was first reported in 1888 by Paul Julius Moebius. Most of the children affected by Moebius syndrome are born… Continue reading Moebius Syndrome
Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome
Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome is a genetic disorder that is caused due to deletion of a part of the chromosome 4. It is characterized by several distinctive symptoms such as a unique and unusual facial appearance, intellectual disability, extreme developmental delays, seizures and several other forms of congenital defects. Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome tends to occur in approximately 1… Continue reading Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome
Cornelia de Lange syndrome
Cornelia de Lange syndrome is a genetic condition that can result in extreme developmental abnormalities. The intellectual and physical development of a child with Cornelia de Lange syndrome is generally affected. The condition is congenital, i.e. it is present from birth. Cornelia de Lange syndrome is also known as Amsterdam dwarfism or Bachmann-de Lange syndrome.… Continue reading Cornelia de Lange syndrome