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Ichthyosis is mainly caused by a gene mutation. Chances of the child developing this skin disorder is 50%. With this mutated gene, the person's skin cells reproduce to quickly to be shed or the skin cells reproduce at a normal rate yet sheds slowly.
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What is ichtyosis?
Derived from two Greek words meaning "fish" and "disease," ichthyosis is a congenital (meaning present at birth) dermatological (skin) disease that is represented by thick, scaly skin.
Is harlequin-type ichthyosis caused by nuclear reactions?
Nuclear radiations can cause genes mutations. Therefore, ichtyosis which occurs because a certain gene mutation can be caused by nuclear radiations.
What is the Sufficient but not necessary causes of disease?
Sufficient cause is a cause without which will not cause the disease but with it will absolutely will cause the disease.
Pathogens are micro-organisms that fight disease?
No. They are microorganisms that cause disease.
What is pathogenic?
A pathogen is an organism that can cause a disease.
Do heliozoans cause disease?
yes they cause mad stupid disease
Can mouth disease cause HIV?
A mouth disease can't cause HIV.
Do cells cause diseases?
Cells can cause disease, but can also prevent disease.
What endocrine disease may cause exophthalmia protusion of the eye?
grave disease
What is the scientific name for Encephalitis?
it is a disease cause by virusesit is a disease cause by virusesit is a disease cause by viruses
Can Lyme disease cause Vasculitic neuropathy?
Lyme disease can cause Vasculitic neuropathy
Does radon gas cause Hashimotos disease?
No, this disease is an autoimmune disease.
