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What is the treatment for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disorder?
Mutations in several genes cause the various types of CMT to occur. The most common form of the disorder, CMT1A, is caused by duplication in the peripheral myelin protein 22 (PMP22) gene.
Who is the carrier of the Charcot-Marie-Tooth disorder?
Mostly women; sometimes they show mild signs of having CMT.
Who is affected more by the Charcot-Marie-Tooth disorder?
Men are mostly affected by CMT; some women but few are affected by CMT.
What are the symptoms of Charcot Marie Tooth disease?
Symptoms of Charcot Marie Tooth disease are lack of muscle, high arches in your feet and claw toes. Other diseases should be ruled out before this is locked in as a diagnosis.
Who discovered Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease?
Jean- Martin- Charcot, Pierre Marie, and Howard Henry Tooth all discovered this disease
What is the probability rate of someone having the Charcot-Marie-Tooth disorder?
Approximately 125,000 people in the USA and 1in every 2,500 people world wide.
How many people are affected by the Charcot-Marie-Tooth disorder?
CMT strikes millions of people worldwide, regardless of ethnic background or gender. It is estimated that at least 125,000 people (1 in 2500) in the United States suffer from Charcot-Marie-Tooth, although experts in the field think that number is much, much higher.
Is charcot Marie tooth dominant or recessive?
It is Dominant
Is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease a disease?
Yes it is
Is Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease dominant or recessive?
It is Dominant
Is charcot-Marie-tooth syndrom a chronic disease?
Yes it is
Can guide dogs or therapy dogs help people with charcot-marie-tooth disease?
They require therapy dogs since Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease has no cure and needs physical and occupational therapy.
