Tay - Sachs
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Overview
genetic disorder that is present when a enzyme needed for for breaking down fatty tissue in the brain is not present. (in the nervous system) the fatty will build up int the brain causing death. Children are often born with it however it may develop as long 7 to 35 years of age.
Inherited
Carried through the family line. When a mom and dad are both carriers the risk of having a child with Tay - Sachs is high because the chromosome usually picks up the defective. It is located on chromosome 15. The only way a child can get it is if the have two recessive letters.
Tay - Sachs
How rare?
Patient with Tay - Sachs
Research
Symptoms
Testing and Treatments
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