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It says in one section that the number one etiology of CP is NOT asphyxia, but rather infection. However, the number one etiology is actually preterm/premature birth. Right?
You’re correct. The number 1 association with CP is actually prematurity. Infection is #2 or #3. Great catch. Here’s the revised version:
SPASTIC CEREBRAL PALSY (CP)
Spastic cerebral palsy (CP) is a motor impairment due to brain lesions or anomalies. The condition that does NOT progress, but the motor component can change with time. The diagnosis is usually made by 1 year of age. Intelligence can be fully intact. The increased incidence is due to improved survival of preterm infants.
* SPASTIC HEMIPLEGIA: Arms are affected (good cognitive prognosis).
* SPASTIC DIPLEGIA: Legs are affected (great cognitive prognosis).
* SPASTIC QUADRIPLEGIA: All extremities are affected (horrible prognosis)
* PEARL: Though asphyxia is often thought to be the most common etiology for cerebral palsy, it’s NOT. It’s actually only responsible for a small number of cases. Prematurity, IUGR and intrauterine infections have a much higher association with cases of cerebral palsy.
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