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Cerebral palsy is caused by brain damage or brain malformations. There are genetic abnormalities which can cause the brain to develop abnormally. Exposure to toxins can interfere with the proper development of the unborn baby's brain. It is not infectious.

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Is cerebral palsy congenital infectious noninfectious?

Cerebral palsy is caused by brain damage or brain malformations. Occasionally genetic abnormalities cause the brain to develop abnormally, but most cases of brain malformation are due to other factors. Exposure to toxins can interfere with the proper development of the unborn baby's brain.


Can cerebral palsy be infectious?

I think you mean contagious and no it isn't it is congenital meaning you are born with it but it's not transmissible.


Is cerebral palsy congenital?

Yes it is.


Can adults acquire cerebral palsy?

No, it is congenital meaning a condition that you are born with.


Where can articles be found on cerebral palsy?

Articles on cerebral palsy can be found at the website of an organization that is devoted to researching cerebral palsy. Some such organizations are United Cerebral Palsy and the Cerebral Palsy Alliance.


What is the scientific name of cerebral palsy?

what is the scientific name for cerebral palsy


Can animals get cerebral palsy?

Yes cats can get the equivalent of Cerebral Palsy and it is called Cerebral Hypoplasia.


What is the most common type of cerebral palsy?

Type your answer here... Spastic cerebral palsy with a percentage of 80% of all cerebral palsy cases.


When was United Cerebral Palsy created?

United Cerebral Palsy was created in 1949.


When was Cerebral Palsy Greece created?

Cerebral Palsy Greece was created in 1972.


When was Cerebral Palsy Alliance created?

Cerebral Palsy Alliance was created in 1945.


How prevalent is Cerebral Palsy today?

It is one of the most common congenital disorders of childhood. About 500,000 children and adults of all ages in the United States have the condition.