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Fragile-x test

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A new test for determining whether a woman carries the fragile-X genetic defect has been developed. The one out of 700 pregnant women who is positive for the defect can then go through amniocentesis or chorionic-villus tests to establish whether the fetus also carries the fragile-X genetic defect.

Author: Bishop, Gerry E.
Publisher: Reader's Digest Magazines Ltd.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1992
Fragile X syndrome, Genetic disorders

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Test urged for moms-to-be

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It has been recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics that all pregnant women should undergo streptococcus B testing. This bacteria is responsible for sepsis and meningitis in newborn babies afflicted by it. Testing should be conducted from the 26th to the 28th week of pregnancy.

Author: Squires, Sally
Publisher: Reader's Digest Magazines Ltd.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest (Canadian)
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0413
Year: 1993
Health aspects, Reports, Streptococcus agalactiae, American Society of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

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