An 8-Week-Old Infant Presents to the Pediatrician for a Well-Baby

question 15

Multiple Choice

An 8-week-old infant presents to the pediatrician for a well-baby checkup.Physical exam reveals a murmur, and an echocardiogram confirms a ventricular septal defect.Which genetic disorder is likely to accompany this diagnosis?

• A) Huntington disease
• B) Color blindness
• C) Down syndrome
• D) Hemophilia

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