The Treeces are the only affected family with a school-age child.

In some affected families, the cause of tetra-amelia syndrome has not been determined.

Many affected families are still willing to believe the worst of the foreigners.

And about 85 percent of the insurance claims filed by the affected families have been paid, the company said.

The state governments have promised affected families new homes.

Dedicated to facilitating flow of information among affected families and medical professionals.

A small number of medical centers now perform a laboratory test to identify susceptible people among affected families.

We all stand as one with the affected families.

Human rights investigators report high rates of alcoholism and domestic violence among the affected families.

Genetic counseling is recommended for members of affected families who are considering having children.