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Treatment involves life-long administration of either D-penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen) or trientine hydrochloride (Syprine).

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Is Wilson's disease gene dominant?

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What chromosome is affected during Wilson's disease?

Wilson's disease is caused by a mutation in the ATP7B gene, which is located on chromosome 13. This gene encodes a copper-transporting enzyme involved in copper metabolism. Mutations in this gene lead to impaired copper transport and accumulation of copper in various tissues, causing the symptoms of Wilson's disease.


What can happen if Lyme Disease is not treated?

Lyme Disease affects every system of the human body. There can be severe problems that can occur if Lyme Disease is not treated. One of the worse outcomes of untreated Lyme Disease is paralysis.


Do you live after having Lyme Disease?

Yes. It is only in very extreme cases where Lyme Disease isn't diagnosed and treated for a long period of time that it is fatal. It isn't the Lyme Disease that would be fatal but rather complications and co-infections that could result from the disease going untreated. In some cases, Lyme Disease that isn't treated for an extended time may lead to paralysis. Most often, Lyme Disease is discovered and treated before any permanent damage is sustained.


The rare genetic disorders Menkes disease and Wilson's disease result from abnormal utilization of?

Menkes disease results from abnormal utilization of copper, leading to a copper deficiency that affects various body functions. In contrast, Wilson's disease results from abnormal utilization of copper, causing a buildup of copper in the body, particularly in the liver and brain, which can lead to various symptoms and complications.