Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome

Cri-du-Chat Syndrome, also known as 5p- Syndrome (five p minus) or Cat Cry Syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder characterized at birth by a high pitched cry, low birth weight, poor muscle tone, and other anomalies. For information about Cri-Du-Chat syndrome, check these sites.
5p- Society
This organization provides information about the syndrome, the organization’s services, and other resources, including organizations, articles, publications and products.
Cri Du Chat Support Group of Australia
This Australian support group provides general information about the syndrome and the group, as well as an extensive list of related links and resources. There is also a list of international groups and contacts, a chatroom, and a messageboard.
Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome
A technical article with a focus on genetics from Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM). References link to PubMed articles.
Cri-Du-Chat Syndrome Support Group
This British support group offers a chatroom and message board, photo gallery, and links to genetic information, other support groups, and personal home pages.
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