Question: How many people are affected by Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome ?
Answer: The estimated incidence of Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is between 1 and 10 cases per million males worldwide; this condition is rarer in females.
Source: GHR

Question: Is Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome inherited ?
Answer: This condition is inherited in an X-linked pattern. The gene associated with this condition is located on the X chromosome, which is one of the two sex chromosomes. In females (who have two X chromosomes), a mutation in one of the two copies of the gene in each cell may or may not cause the disorder. In males (who have only one X chromosome), a mutation in the only copy of the gene in each cell causes the disorder. In most cases of X-linked inheritance, males experience more severe symptoms of the disorder than females. A characteristic of X-linked inheritance is that fathers cannot pass X-linked traits to their sons.
Source: GHR

Question: What are the treatments for Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome ?
Answer: These resources address the diagnosis or management of Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome: - Gene Review: Gene Review: WAS-Related Disorders - Genetic Testing Registry: Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome - MedlinePlus Encyclopedia: Thrombocytopenia - National Marrow Donor Program - Rare Disease Clinical Research Network: Primary Immune Deficiency Treatment Consortium These resources from MedlinePlus offer information about the diagnosis and management of various health conditions: - Diagnostic Tests - Drug Therapy - Surgery and Rehabilitation - Genetic Counseling - Palliative Care
Source: GHR