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Can Down's syndrome be cured?


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Down's syndrome:

  1. Down's syndrome is a genetic condition which causes serious physical and developmental problems.
  2. In this type, the individual is born with extra chromosomes (trisomy of chromosome 21).
  3. Extra chromosomes usually lead to mental and physical issues.
  4. Abnormal cell division during the formation of sperm or egg and its fusion results in the formation of a fetus with Down syndrome.
  5. Special education, physical exercise, speech, physical, and occupational therapy are given to patients with Down syndrome.

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