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A rare monogenic disease with characteristics of neonatal-onset encephalopathy, microcephaly, severe developmental delay or absent development, breathing abnormalities (including central hypoventilation and/or respiratory insufficiency), intractable seizures, abnormal muscle tone and involuntary movements. Early death is usual. Caused by mutations in the methyl-CpG binding protein 2 (MECP2) gene.
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