An 8-week-old infant presents to the pediatrician for a well-baby checkup. Physical examination reveals a murmur, and an echocardiogram confirms a ventricular septal defect. Which genetic disorder is likely to accompany this diagnosis?
A) Huntington's disease
B) Colour blindness
C) Down syndrome
D) Hemophilia

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Down syndrome is associated with congenital heart defects, including ventricular septal defects.

An 8-Week-Old Infant Presents to the Pediatrician for a Well-Baby