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It can be, but in the cases in which it is, the death is usually soon after birth, due to hydrocephalus (water on the brain), or later due to uncontrolled infections. Otherwise it is usually not fatal, if the person with Spina Bifida keeps their urinary tract infections under control and also watches carefully for pressure sores, which can also become serious.
