Perinatal. Referring to the period of time surrounding an infant's birth, from the last two months of pregnancy to the first 28 days of life. The TORCH panel tests for perinatal infections.
1 CMT1 is commonly caused by a duplication of a gene on chromosome 17. This gene controls the production of your nervesâ protective myelin sheath. CMT1 is also caused by other gene defects.  CMT2 results from a defect in your peripheral nerve cellsâ axon. This is caused by a defect in your mitofusin 2 gene.
Rare genetic mutation confirmed as a cause of Tourette Syndrome. Brain researchers say they have confirmed for the first time that a rare genetic mutation can cause some cases of Tourette syndrome, with the fault disrupting production of histamine in the brain. Tics are repetitive movements and vocal sounds, and they are unwanted and involuntary - they cannot be controlled.