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What Is The Difference Between Spina Bifida And Spina Bifida Occulta?

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What Is The Difference Between Spina Bifida And Spina Bifida Occulta? Occulta = Latin: “hidden.” (Unlike in “open” spina bifida, the defect in spina bifida occulta is not visible.) Spina bifida occulta is a malformation of one or more vertebrae (bones of the spine). It is sometimes called “closed” spina bifida. In most cases, spina

Is Spina Bifida A Genetic Disorder?

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Is Spina Bifida A Genetic Disorder? Doctors aren’t certain what causes spina bifida. It’s thought to result from a combination of genetic, nutritional and environmental risk factors, such as a family history of neural tube defects and folate (vitamin B-9) deficiency. Why is spina bifida a genetic disorder? The cause in most cases is multifactorial,