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Not true about sudden infant death syndrome ?

A
Occurs in male child
B
Allergy to animal milk
C
Seen in premature babies
D
Cause is prolonged breast feeding
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Cause is prolonged breast feeding Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDs) o SIDS is defined as the sudden death of an infant that is unexpected by history and unexplained by a through postmoem examination. o Most cases of are between 1 month to 1 year. o Incidence is higher in winter months. Suspected causes of SIDS o Airway obstruction and laryngeal spasm. o Anaphylactic shock due to cow's milk allergy. o Infection such as clostridium botulinum. o Chronic hypoxia due to prolonged apenic episode.

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