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HD is a genetic disease- you do not "catch it" from anyone. But is is inherited from a parent, just as you inherit hair color. One of the parents has a defective gene, which causes them to develop HD. If one of their children inherits that gene, they will also develop HD. However, if they do NOT inherit that gene, they cannot develop HD, and cannot pss it to their children.
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How many people have huntingtons disease?
One in ten thousand have Huntington's disease.
Is there a treatment people could follow for Huntingtons disease?
yes there is a treatment
What is the percentage of people that get huntingtons disease?
Around 1 in 10,000 people are estimated to develop Huntington's disease, a rare genetic disorder. It is caused by a mutation in the HTT gene on chromosome 4.
What are some reasons not to know you have huntingtons disease?
because some people are not capable of having it
Symptoms of huntingtons disease?
The symptoms of Huntingtons Disease are, mental deterioration and uncontrollable movements; symptoms usually appear in middle ages.
Is cystic fibroses linked with huntingtons disease?
No
Is huntingtons disease monosomy or trisomy?
Monosomy
Are aspergers syndrome and huntingtons disease connected?
No.
Can night sweats be a symptom of huntingtons disease?
No.
What age do you get huntingtons disease?
For a person with the Huntingtons gene the first symptoms usually strike in late middle age at around 50-55. There are people however with the gene who have had first symptoms in their late 80s and some in their early 20s. You have to have the gene to get the disease.
How do you inherit Huntington's?
Huntingtons disease is inherited from your parents
How is huntingtons disease inherited?
Its Passed On From Your Parents Its Inherited
