Question: Is sialic acid storage disease inherited ?
Answer: This condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, which means both copies of the gene in each cell have mutations. The parents of an individual with an autosomal recessive condition each carry one copy of the mutated gene, but they typically do not show signs and symptoms of the condition.
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Question: What are the treatments for sialic acid storage disease ?
Answer: These resources address the diagnosis or management of sialic acid storage disease: - Gene Review: Gene Review: Free Sialic Acid Storage Disorders - Genetic Testing Registry: Salla disease - Genetic Testing Registry: Sialic acid storage disease, severe infantile type 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
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