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Is Dravet Syndrome contagious?

Is Dravet Syndrome contagious? Clear, medically reviewed answer on transmission, with sources.

Is Dravet Syndrome contagious?
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No, it is a genetic disorder. Most cases are nonsense or missense mutations in the SCN1 gene, but there are others as well.
Posted Dec 2, 2017 by Anna 2020
No, it's a gene mutation.
Posted Dec 15, 2017 by Cara Nunn 200
No it is not contagious on any level you cannot catch it you have to be born with a gene disorder to have it.
Posted Dec 17, 2017 by Lillyonha 1000
No
Posted Dec 18, 2017 by Antigoni 2500

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