Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Spina bifida causes
Introduction
Overview
Overview
There is no well-known cause of spina bifida. It may result from a variety of occupational, environmental, genetic, and viral risk factors, such as a family history of neural tube defects and folate deficiency.
Causes
Causes
There is no well-known cause of spina bifida. It may result from a variety of occupational, environmental, genetic, and viral risk factors, such as a family history of neural tube defects and folate deficiency.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[2]