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- Sudden Infant Death
- SYMPTOMS. There are no warning signs. The death is without prior warning and
- completely unexpected.
- CAUSES. The causes are uncertain. In a small percentage of cases there have
- been unsuspected indications of severe infection, heart and nervous system
- abnormalities. More boys are affected than girls. Death takes place during
- sleep in the first 3 or 4 months of life in most cases.
- TREATMENT. Consult your doctor.
- .Counseling from trained persons and other parents of the same experience.