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Are infantile spasms hereditary? is the parent's future kids at risk too?
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Infantile spasms: Infantile spasms have not been considered hereditary. However, there has been an increased understanding of the role of genetic defects in its etiology or cause. That said, future children may possibly be at risk.
Answered 7/16/2012
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