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By: Jonathan Cookmeyer and Mehran Hazheer

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Tay Sachs Disease. By: Jonathan Cookmeyer and Mehran Hazheer. Cause. Chromosome 15 Protein hexosaminidase A (HEX A) GM2 gangliosides. Symptoms. Red spot retina Motor/metal skills Paralysis Cramps Slurred speech Behavioral changes. Treatment. None for Early/Juvenile - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Tay  Sachs Disease

By: Jonathan Cookmeyer and Mehran Hazheer

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Chromosome 15 Protein hexosaminidase A (HEX A) GM2 gangliosides

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Red spot retina Motor/metal skills Paralysis

Cramps Slurred speech Behavioral changes

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None for Early/Juvenile Accommodating for muscle weakness Enzyme Therapy

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Ashkenazi Jewish French Canadian Cajun

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No cure Gets worse quickly Decreased amount of patients Blood test Prenatal testing

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Prenatal testing Painful to mother Harm Fetus Miscarriage Deformity Infection