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Barth's Syndrome is not something you get from a virus or a bacteria. It is genetic, on the X chromozome. It means that a women is mostly only a carrier, and when a carrier woman marries a amn, 50% of their boys will have Barth's Syndrome and 50% of their girls will be carriers. All the other boys and girls will be healthy. Have good health, harhanegev@gmail.com
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What are three special interest groups that focus on barth syndrome?
There appears to be only one special interest group that has its focus on Barth syndrome--Barth Syndrome Foundation, Inc. The website for this non-profit organization is: www.barthsyndrome.org . There are several international affiliates of the BSF: The Barth Syndrome Trust (UK & Europe), Barth Syndrome Foundation of Canada, and Barth Trust of South Africa. Sincerely, Matt Toth
How many people have Barth Syndrome in the US?
People, mostly males, has barth syndrome. Barth Syndrome affected 200,000 male infants.
How did Barth syndrome get its name?
Barth syndrome is named after the pediatric cardiologist Peter G. Barth, who first described the condition in 1983. He observed several boys with a distinct set of symptoms including cardiomyopathy, muscle weakness, growth delay, and neutropenia, leading to the recognition of the syndrome that bears his name.
What does Barth syndrome mean?
It is a genetically-linked cardiac disease
The mitochondria do not function properly in people with Barth Syndrome because the mutated gene alerts or inhabits the production of what biomolecule?
The mutated gene in Barth syndrome is tafazzin, and when this gene is defective it causes a loss or change in the biomolecule called cardiolipin. Cardiolipin is a phospholipid found in the mitochondria. Matthew J. Toth Science Director Barth Syndrome Foundation, Inc.
Who does Barth syndrome affect?
This syndrome affects male children, and is usually diagnosed at birth or within the first few months of life
What gene is affected by Barth syndrome?
Barth syndrome occurs when a person is born with a mutated, or abnormal, TAZ1 (or G4.5) gene. This abnormal gene is located on the X chromosome, which is a sex-determining chromosome. Males have one X and one Y chromosome, while females have two X chromosomes.
What are barth syndrome's special interested groups?
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What is the birth name of Mark Barth?
Mark Barth's birth name is Mark Lee Barth.
What is the birth name of Marleen Barth?
Marleen Barth's birth name is Magdalena Antoinette Maria Barth.
What has the author Thom Barth written?
Thom Barth has written: 'Thom Barth' -- subject(s): Exhibitions
What are the treatments for Barth Syndrome?
Is there any treatment? There is no specific treatment for Barth syndrome. Bacterial infections caused by neutropenia can be effectively treated with antibiotics. The drug granulocyte colony stimulating factor, or GCSF, can stimulate white cell production by the bone marrow and help combat infection. Medicines may be prescribed to control heart problems. The dietary supplement carnitine has aided some Barth children but in others it has caused increasing muscle weakness and even precipitated heart failure. Only careful dietary monitoring directed by a physician or nutritionist familiar with the disorder can ensure proper caloric and nutritional intake. Source: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/barth/barth.htm
