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Fragile X can be diagnosed at any time, at 1 month, 2 years, 10 years, 40 years or 70 years. It can be diagnosed prior to birth through amnio or cvs. When testing for fragile x it is important that the correct test is ordered, the FMR1 DNA test (Southern Blot with PCR analysis). Chromosome analysis should not be used for Fragile X testing, it has proven unreliable, too many false negatives.
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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.
How are people diagnosed with fragile X?
dna test
What is the scientific name for Fragile x syndrome?
Martin Bell Syndrome.
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
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 fragile x syndrome?
4
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.
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 due to heredity or is it a mutation?
mutation
What is the scientific name for fragile x?
Martin Bell Syndrome.
