Question: Is Amish lethal microcephaly 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.
Source: GHR

Question: What are the treatments for Amish lethal microcephaly ?
Answer: These resources address the diagnosis or management of Amish lethal microcephaly: - Gene Review: Gene Review: Amish Lethal Microcephaly - Genetic Testing Registry: Amish lethal microcephaly - MedlinePlus Encyclopedia: Microcephaly 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