Rett Syndrome is a genetic mutation that is extremely rare and affects mostly girls. Rett Syndrome messes with the brain development, ability to move, speak, and breath normally. About one in every 10,000 to 15,000 girls can get this terrible disease. Other names for this disorder are RTS, RTT, Cerebral Atrophic Hyperammonemia, Autism-dementia-ataxia-loss of purposeful hand use syndrome, and etc. Rett Syndrome is caused by a mutation in a particular gene in the X chromosome. And then that gene gets other genes to get involved into the development. The parents do not pass this disease down but rather the mutation happens in the own girls body. But the mutation that causes this disease occurs randomly. But scientist are still trying to find
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They do this by obtaining Fetus analysis from cultured amniotic fluid or from chorionic biopsy specimens. And www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov says that “Prenatal diagnoses were done by direct analysis or previously characterized patients mutations using SSCP/HD or restriction analysis.” Doctors test for Rett Syndrome by doing a genetic test if they suspect that the child has Rett Syndrome. Sadly, Rett Syndrome has no known cure but treatment may help the symptoms. Doctors treat Rett Syndrome with therapies, self-care, medications, and sometimes even surgery, if needed. Rett Syndrome has no know way to be prevented, because it occurs in the girl’s own body. And because the mutation that occurs this happens rarely there is no way to prevent it. The affected child with Rett Syndrome will need medical assistance for symptoms such as seizures, muscle stiffness, or problems with breathing. And www.webmd.com says that,” It is rare for people with Rett Syndrome to be able to live independently.” And people with Rett Syndrome will need to have lifelong assistance with their everyday lives. Also www.webmd.com says that,” Symptoms of Rett Syndrome usually don’t improve over time, and often the symptoms worsen very slowly or don’t change at
They do this by obtaining Fetus analysis from cultured amniotic fluid or from chorionic biopsy specimens. And www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov says that “Prenatal diagnoses were done by direct analysis or previously characterized patients mutations using SSCP/HD or restriction analysis.” Doctors test for Rett Syndrome by doing a genetic test if they suspect that the child has Rett Syndrome. Sadly, Rett Syndrome has no known cure but treatment may help the symptoms. Doctors treat Rett Syndrome with therapies, self-care, medications, and sometimes even surgery, if needed. Rett Syndrome has no know way to be prevented, because it occurs in the girl’s own body. And because the mutation that occurs this happens rarely there is no way to prevent it. The affected child with Rett Syndrome will need medical assistance for symptoms such as seizures, muscle stiffness, or problems with breathing. And www.webmd.com says that,” It is rare for people with Rett Syndrome to be able to live independently.” And people with Rett Syndrome will need to have lifelong assistance with their everyday lives. Also www.webmd.com says that,” Symptoms of Rett Syndrome usually don’t improve over time, and often the symptoms worsen very slowly or don’t change at