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What is Huntington Disorder?
rare inherited disease that cause breakdown of nerve cells in the brain
One symptom people with Huntington's face?
Clumsiness
What Chromosome is responsible for this disorder?
Chromosome 4
What age is most common in Huntington Disorder?
30's-40's
What part of the body does this affect?
Brain
When its found in younger ages what is it called?
juvenile Huntington disease
Is Huntington Disorder dominant or ressesive?
dominant
Does this gene come from your Father or Mother?
Father
What can help reduce some of the obstacles cause by this disorder?
treatment and support
How much of the population (US) has this disorder?
About 30,000 people in the US
How many people have this disorder WORLDWIDE?
About 2.7 per 100,000 have Huntington Disorder worldwide.
How many copies of this defective gene do you need to get in order to get the disorder?
1 copy
Is there a cure for Huntington Disorder?
No
How many people are at risk of this disorder?
About 200,000
What is the name of the medicine that can help control movement?
tetrabenazine (Xenazine) and deutetrabenazine (Austedo).