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Down Syndrome

Donna D'Alessandro, M.D.
Lindsay Huth, B.A.
Peer Review Status: Internally Reviewed
Creation Date: May 2002
Last Revision Date: May 2002


Common Questions, Quick Answers

What is Down syndrome?

What causes it?

Who can get it?

What are the signs?
Many signs are noticeable at birth. Children with Down syndrome will have at least some of these signs. They can include:

What are the symptoms?
Symptoms vary between individuals. A child with Down syndrome will have some of the following symptoms. They may be mild, moderate, or severe.

Is it contagious?

How is it treated?
There is no cure, but symptoms can be treated.

Education

Heart Defects

Vision and Hearing

Other problems

How long does it last?

Can it be prevented?

Quick Answers

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