Noah, a 5-Year-Old Child, Has Recently Developed Difficulty Climbing Stairs

question 5

Multiple Choice

Noah, a 5-year-old child, has recently developed difficulty climbing stairs, fatigues easily, and has difficulty rising from a sitting or lying position. Which of the following muscular dystrophies is the most likely diagnosis for Noah's condition?

• A) Duchenne muscular dystrophy
• B) Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy
• C) Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
• D) Congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD)

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