The test consists of an amniocentesis and collection of amniotic fluid . There is no specific treatment for Hurler syndrome. Therapy must address specific developing problems. Hurler syndrome is a disease with a poor prognosis. Children with this disease have significant progressive physical and mental deficiencies.
Death occurs in late childhood or early adolescence .
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