Causes of explained sudden unexpected death in infancy
Cause of death | n (%) |
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MCAD, medium-chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency. | |
Severe bronchopneumonia | 18 (35) |
Generalised infection | 23 (45) |
Vitium cordis | 4 (8) |
Aspiration in combination with generalised infection | 2 (4) |
Omphalocele | 1 (2) |
MCAD | 1 (2) |
Severe meningoencephalitis | 1 (2) |
Dehydration | 1 (2) |