A 9-month-old male was diagnosed with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI)following recurrent fractures and findings of osteopenia.This disease is caused by:

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OI (brittle bone disease)is a spectrum of disease caused by genetic mutation in the gene that encodes for type I collagen,the main component of bone and blood vessels.
OI (brittle bone disease)is a spectrum of disease caused by genetic mutation in the gene that encodes for type I collagen,the main component of bone and blood vessels.It is not due to teratogens.
OI (brittle bone disease)is a spectrum of disease caused by genetic mutation in the gene that encodes for type I collagen,the main component of bone and blood vessels.It is not due to malnutrition.
OI (brittle bone disease)is a spectrum of disease caused by genetic mutation in the gene that encodes for type I collagen,the main component of bone and blood vessels.It is not due to trauma,although trauma does result in fracture.

A 9-Month-Old Male Was Diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)following Recurrent