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What to expect with an infant with bartters syndrome and juvenile diabetes?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Bartter Syndrome is: A group of genetic disorders caused by 5 mutations inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern . When both parents carry the same mutation, each of their children has a 25% chance of having bartter syndrome. Type 4 is associated with "nerve deafness." altered re-absorption of electrolytes by the kidneys impacts health, growth & development. See: http://barttersite.Org/what-is-bartters-syndrome/.

Answered 4/9/2013

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