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. 2006 Aug 25;92(2):133–136. doi: 10.1136/adc.2006.101337

Table 1 Causes of explained sudden unexpected death in infancy.

Cause of death n (%)
Severe bronchopneumonia 18 (35)
Generalised infection 23 (45)
Vitium cordis 4 (8)
Aspiration in combination with generalised infection 2 (4)
Omphalocele 1 (2)
MCAD 1 (2)
Severe meningoencephalitis 1 (2)
Dehydration 1 (2)

MCAD, medium‐chain acyl‐CoA dehydrogenase deficiency.