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How many people die per year from the Fragile x syndrome?
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What is the life expectancy of a person with fragile x syndrome?
Early diagnosis and intensive intervention offer the best prognosis for individuals with fragile X syndrome. Adults with fragile X syndrome may benefit from vocational training and may need to live in a supervised setting. Life span is typically normal
Does fragile X get worse?
No, fragile x syndrome is not progressive
What cause fragile X syndrome?
The fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by mutation of the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome.
What ethnic group is more likely to get Fragile X syndrome?
affects males and females of all ethnic groups. It is estimated that there are about one in 4,000 to one in 6,250 males affected with fragile X syndrome. There are approximately one-half as many females with fragile X syndrome as there are males
Is Fragile X syndrome deadly?
No. Fragile X Syndrome is not deadly. People with FXS live a normal life span. For more information on FXS go to the website for the M.I.N.D. Institute at UC-Davis.
What is the scientific name for Fragile x syndrome?
Martin Bell Syndrome.
How many chromosome do you have when you have fragile x syndrome?
Fragile X syndrome is caused by a mutation that prevents the Fragile X mental retardation (Fmr-1) gene from being transcribed. This gene is located on the X chromosome (the sex chromosome). Since males only carry one of these chromosomes, they are twice as likely to be affected by the mutation than females.
By what other names is fragile X syndrome known?
also known as Martin-Bell syndrome, Marker X syndrome, and FRAXA syndrome
Who was the founder of fragile x syndrome?
Martin bell
How many people have this disease fragile x syndrome?
1 in 4,000 males 1 in 6,000-8,000 females 1 in 100-250 mothers
Why chromosomal analysis is needed for bone marrow and fragile X-syndrome determination?
"Chromosomal analysis" should not be used for Fragile X Syndrome determination. Chromosomal analysis, Karotyping, has proven unreiable in diagnosis. Detemination can be made through DNA testing for Fragile X Syndrome, FMR1 DNA test.
