Does Pediatric Cerebral Palsy Have a Genetic Component?

Pediatric cerebral palsy is a non-progressive condition that can be improved and developed through active treatment. In most cases, cerebral palsy does not inherit to offspring unless there is a family history of spasmodic paraplegia in the parents. However, the occurrence of cerebral palsy is related to various factors, including infections during pregnancy, maternal diseases, neonatal asphyxia, and neonatal jaundice, among others. Therefore, it is recommended to seek active treatment in the hospital as early as possible.
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