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  1. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)

    Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) can affect a child's normal growth and development, including normal growth of the genitals.

  2. Congenital heart disease

    Some congenital heart defects are mild and cause no significant disturbance to the way the heart functions.

  3. Congenital anomalies (birth defects)

    Congenital anomalies (birth defects) are structural or functional differences in a baby’s body or genetics that are there before birth.

  4. Syphilis

    Information about syphilis - includes who is at risk, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. If left untreated, syphilis can cause serious health issues and congenital syphilis in babies.

  5. Heart murmur

    Many children have innocent heart murmurs that don?t require any treatment, but medical tests are often needed to check.

  6. Deafness - a range of causes

    Deafness is caused by many different events including injury, disease and genetic defects.

  7. Muscular dystrophy

    People affected by muscular dystrophy have different degrees of independence, mobility and carer needs.

  8. Abdominal birth defects

    During fetal development, the diaphragm or abdominal wall may fail to properly fuse, allowing the abdominal organs to protrude.

  9. Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

    If an unborn baby gets CMV from their mother, it can cause hearing loss and intellectual disability.

  10. Hydrocephalus

    Hydrocephalus is the abnormal enlargement of the brain cavities (ventricles) caused by a build-up of cerebrospinal fluid.

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