When a child is diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, genetic counseling is recommended for the caregivers and:
a. all siblings, and siblings of both caregivers and their offspring
b. female siblings only
c. female siblings, maternal aunts, and their female offspring
d. female siblings, paternal aunts, and their female offspring
C
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a progressive, degenerative disease of the muscles that is passed from mother to son. Genetic counseling is recommended for the caregivers and female siblings, maternal aunts, and their female offspring.
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