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Tay Sachs

Published on Nov 25, 2015

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TAY SACHS DISEASE

A GENETIC PROFILE
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OVERVIEW

  • TSD is a genetic disorder that causes developmental delays
  • TSD is caused by a buildup of fatty material in the brain and nerves
  • TSD symptoms usually appear 4-6 months after birth
  • Children with TSD usually die by age 4
  • TSD has no cure
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TAY & SACHS

FIRST REPORTED ON THE DISEASE IN 1881 & 1887
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SYMPTOMS OF TSD

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS INCLUDE...
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RED SPOT ON RETINA

VISIBLE BY DOCTOR
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LOSS OF MOTOR CONTROL

DECLINE IS PROGRESSIVE
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LOSS OF SENSORY SKILLS

HEARING, SIGHT, & ABILITY TO SWALLOW
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TSD IS MORE COMMON IN:

  • French Canadian
  • Irish
  • Amish
  • Cajun
  • Ashkenazi Jews
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