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Cytogenetic abnormalities and fragile-X syndrome in Autism Spectrum Disorder.
BMC medical genetics - 18 Jan 2005
Reddy Kavita S
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BACKGROUND: Autism is a behavioral disorder with impaired social interaction, communication, and repetitive and stereotypic behaviors. About 5-10 % of individuals with autism have 'secondary' autism in which an environmental agent, chromosome abnormality, or single gene disorder can be identified. Ninety percent have idiopathic autism and a major gene has not yet been identified. We have assessed the incidence of...
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