Why can not people Carry huntingtons disease?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

HD is transmitted by a Dominant gene. If you have HD, your childen have a 50-50 chance of developing HD. However, if you do NOT have HD, there is no gene to pass on to your children- so you cannot be a "carrier" of HD.

Wiki User

∙ 12y ago

What else can I help you with?

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 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 huntingtons disease monosomy or trisomy?

Monosomy

Are aspergers syndrome and huntingtons disease connected?

No.

Is cystic fibroses linked with huntingtons disease?

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 is huntingtons disease inherited?

Its Passed On From Your Parents Its Inherited

What is a treatment for huntingtons disease?

medication and anti deprassants

How do you inherit Huntington's?

Huntingtons disease is inherited from your parents