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Chromosomes affected
It is the 23 pairs of chromosomes in humans. Normally people have 2 copies . Trisomy 21 causes down syndrome. Chromosome 21 happens to be the smallest chromosome. Chromosome 21 likely contains b/t 300 and 400 genes. With down syndrome you have 47 chromosomes.
Prognosis of affected child
There physical development will always be slower than normal. Most children never reach their adult height. Children with down syndrome are mostly frustrated, angry, and depressed. Today people with down syndrome are living longer than before. Mostly, they are born with heart problems such as atrial septal defect, and ventricular septal defect. They are at higher risk for dementia. Theses defects causes early death.

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A doctor can often tell at birth based on how the baby looks. The doctor may hear a heart murmur. A blood test can be done to check for extra chromosomes to confirm diagnosis other test that can be done are echocardiogram, ECG, and X-rays.

Decreased muscle tone at birth
Excess skin at the nape of the neck
Flattened nose
Small ears
Small mouth
Impulsive behavior
Poor judgment
Short attention span

Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition affecting newborn babies
An additional copy of chromosome 21 (Trisomy 21) in all of the cells of the body (about 95% of cases)
• The translocation type of Down syndrome can run in families (inherited)
• Screening and diagnostic testing (where indicated) for Down syndrome is available in pregnancy