It is a severe neurological disorder affecting females mainly.
A:Rett syndrome is a neurological and neurodevelopmental disorder that mostly occurs in females and is the result of a chromosomal abnormality. It is caused by mutations in the methyl-CpG binding protein 2 (MECP2) gene in many of the cases. Infants with Rett syndrome seem to grow and develop normally at first but then they begin to lose skills and abilities before age three. The child loses skills rapidly with purposeful hand movement and speech among the first skills lost. The ability to walk is also lost. Rett affects approximately 1 in 10,000 children. Children with Rett syndrome will grow into adulthood but will need constant care.In stage 4, patients with RS gradually lose their mobility; some stop walking, while others have never learned to walk. There is, however, no loss of cognitive or communication skills, and the repetitive hand movements may decrease.
Rett syndrome in boys is known as Rett syndrome. Male fetuses with Rett syndrome do not typically survive until birth unless they have an extra X chromosome (XXY).
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If a family has a daughter that is afflicted with Rett Syndrome prenatal testing is available. Testing is also available for sisters of girls with Rett Syndrome. Rett Syndrome is a genetic disorder and nearly all cases are caused by a mutation in the MECP2 gene. Less than 1% of cases are passed from generation to generation.
The life expectancy for girls with Rett Syndrome is about 44 to 48 years old. The syndrome causes physical and mental developmental problems.
As of 2014, there are no reported famous people who suffer with Rett syndrome. This condition affects the central nervous system.
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An interesting fact about Rett syndrome is that it is normally found in females because females have two X chromosomes. If a male were to get Rett Syndrome they wouldn't survive because males have only one X chromosome.
One of every 10,000 to 15,000 infant girls will develop Rett syndrome. It affects all racial and ethnic groups worldwide. Rett syndrome is rarely seen in boys.The chances of a family having a second child with Rett syndrome are less than one percent.Why Does Rett Syndrome Mostly Affect Girls and Not Boys?Girls have two X chromosomes in every cell. If they have Rett syndrome, some of the cells will use the defective gene. Other cells will use the healthy genes which will help to make up for the cells using the defective gene. However, boys only have one X chromosome in every cell. They lack the extra X chromosome that can protect their bodies from being completely overcome by the disorder. Therefore boys with the cell mutation that causes Rett syndrome often die before or shortly after birth