Download - Tay Sachs Disease
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By: Jonathan Cookmeyer and Mehran Hazheer
Chromosome 15 Protein hexosaminidase A (HEX A) GM2 gangliosides
Red spot retina Motor/metal skills Paralysis
Cramps Slurred speech Behavioral changes
None for Early/Juvenile Accommodating for muscle weakness Enzyme Therapy
Ashkenazi Jewish French Canadian Cajun
No cure Gets worse quickly Decreased amount of patients Blood test Prenatal testing
Prenatal testing Painful to mother Harm Fetus Miscarriage Deformity Infection