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Can adults get Progeria?
No, adults can't get progeria, progeria is in the genes, so the person will be immediatly affected with it, you don't see adults with progeria, because most people with progeria die before they turn 13
How many people have progeria?
It is estimated that progeria affects approximately 1 in 4 to 8 million newborns worldwide. This rare genetic condition is characterized by accelerated aging in children, leading to a shorter lifespan.
Is progeria autosomal or sex-linked?
Progeria is neither autosomal nor sex-linked. It is caused by a spontaneous mutation in the LMNA gene, which is located on chromosome 1.
What individuals catch progeria?
how many individuals get the progeria? Progeria is a very rare genetic disease and can't be "caught." You are either born with it or not. If you are not born with it, you can never develop it. The incidence of progeria is about 1 in every 8 million live births.
Are bears, dogs, or cats the most common pets in households around the world?
Dogs are the most common pets in households around the world.
What is the common name for Progeria?
Anageria is the medical term for Progeria. There is a thread in the sci.med group discussing this way back in '95, but the poster never published a follow-up, I think.
Can adults get Progeria?
No, adults can't get progeria, progeria is in the genes, so the person will be immediatly affected with it, you don't see adults with progeria, because most people with progeria die before they turn 13
Is there a specific ethnic group or gender that is most likely to get progeria?
Progeria is commonly found in children of Asian/Polynesian decent.
Is albinism hemophilia progeria or huntingtons disease more common in males?
Hemophilia
What percent of the world's population with progeria?
Less than 0.001%.
Is Progeria common in India?
India has become quite famous recently, in terms of Progeria, as three of the children of the same family are diagnosed with the rare disease. & Especially since the documentary on National Geographic Channel, however, it is not a commonly occurring medical condition, be it 'in' India or elsewhere in the world.
Can kids with progeria have kids?
people with HGPS or progeria can have children although it is very unlikely to happen considering the fact that most only live to be 13 years old
Did Tom Cruise have progeria?
No, Tom Cruise has never had progeria.
Has anyone survives progeria?
The oldest person recorded with Progeria, was 21.
Is progeria a dominant or recessive gene?
progeria is recessive, that's an easy question, dont be dumbactually progeria is dominant, according to the Progeria Research Foundation
Are there been any new genetic treatments to treat progeria?
There is no treatment for progeria. That is genetic aberration and not a disease.
Are people with progeria obese?
The exact opposite. Children with Progeria are extremely skinny.
