Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I was wondering what are some defects that cause a baby to die before age one even with today's modern medicine?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Conditions/defects: Some conditions that typically cause death by age 1 years old include: Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome), Anencephaly & Pompe disease (early onset). MALES with Aicardi syndrome, Rett Syndrome and Incontinentia Pigmenti type 2 usually either die in utero or shortly after birth. Campomelic Dysplasia- few live past infancy.
Answered 7/22/2014
3.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Till what age babies eyes seem cross eyed? Mine is 7 mo and one of her eyes is still slightly crossed
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Does having big babies cause diabetes or does diabetes cause one to have big babies?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Some women die months later after delivering their babies. What is the reason for this?
Hi just a quick one What causes frequent urination for babies around 3 to 4 years female?
What is sudden infant death syndrome?what r its causes n symptoms .How to prevent it?
Do you babies under the age of one year actually need any leafy vegetables? Hundreds of years ago, were babies given vegetables to eat?
What could be the cause of a bad smell from an infant age 5-6 month and what to do when he starts teething ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
