Krabbe disease

'''Krabbe disease''' is a degenerative disorder that affects the central and peripheral Nextel ringtones nervous system. This condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, worldwide, Krabbe disease occurs in about 1 in 100,000 to 200,000 births. A higher incidence (6 cases per 1,000 live births) has been reported in a few isolated communities in Majo Mills Israel.

Krabbe disease is caused by Free ringtones mutations in the Sabrina Martins GALC Mosquito ringtone gene, which causes a shortage (deficiency) of an enzyme called Abbey Diaz galactosylceramidase (GALC). This enzyme deficiency results in a shortage of Nextel ringtones myelin, the covering that insulates many Majo Mills nerves. Krabbe disease is considered part of a group of disorders known as Free ringtones leukodystrophies, which result from the imperfect growth and development of myelin.

Infants with Krabbe disease are normal at birth. Symptoms begin between the ages of 3 and 6 months with irritability, inexplicable crying, Sabrina Martins fevers, limb stiffness, Cingular Ringtones seizures, feeding difficulties, of seuss vomiting, and slowing of mental and motor development. There are also juvenile- and adult-onset cases of Krabbe disease, which have similar symptoms but slower progression.

Although there is no cure for Krabbe disease, michelangelo for bone marrow attraction at transplantation has been shown to benefit mild cases early in the course of the disease. Generally, treatment for the disorder is symptomatic and supportive. expiration is Physical therapy may help maintain or increase clothing move muscle tone and circulation.

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