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Tay-Sachs Disease
Tay-Sachs Disease Prevention
There is no known way to prevent this disorder. However, genetic testing can detect carriers of the gene for this disorder and is recommended prior to conception for couples from at risk populations. Prenatal diagnosis is possible from amniotic fluid studies.
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• Definition
• Tay-Sachs Disease Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Tay-Sachs Disease Symptoms & Signs
• Tay-Sachs Disease Prevention
• Tay-Sachs Disease Diagnosis & Tests
• Tay-Sachs Disease Treatment
• Tay-Sachs Disease Prognosis
• Tay-Sachs Disease Complications
• Tay-Sachs Disease Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 5/21/2003
Reviewed By : Elizabeth Hait, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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