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.
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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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.
According to the Rett syndrome association (a UK charity), Rett syndrome is caused by a random genetic mutation and is not hereditary. As such it cannot be passed onto your child.Please see the related link.It is highly unlikely but is possible to have Rett syndrome and due to X inactivation not show any symptoms. Therefore, you could pass on the same mutation/deletion to your daughter who may show symptoms even though you do not. Again, highly unlikely.
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Silent Angels The Rett Syndrome Story - 2000 TV was released on: USA: 20 August 2000
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.