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Deafness Gene Mutations in Newborns in the Foshan Area of South China With Bloodspot-Based Genetic Screening Tests.
American journal of audiology - 8 Jun 2020
Cao Shunwang, Sha Yanhua, Ke Peifeng, Li Tingting, Yuan Weixi, Huang Xianzhang
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Purpose The aim of this study was to determine the rate of deafness gene mutations in the Foshan area of South China. Method We enrolled the infants delivered in Foshan Maternity and Children's Healthcare Hospital. Deafness gene mutation was detected by HibriMax method. Our study tested 47,538 newborns within 3 days after birth, including 13 sites in four genes: GJB2 (c.35 del G, c.176 del 16, c.235 del C, c.299...
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