Tay-Sachs Disease: Symptoms & Signs (Hexosaminidase A Deficiency, GM2-Gangliosidosis, Type I)

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Alternate Names : Hexosaminidase A Deficiency, GM2-Gangliosidosis, Type I

Children born with this disease have:

an exaggerated reaction to loud noises

poor muscle tone

decrease of purposeful movements

drooling

seizures

blindness

Most children die when they are between the ages of 2 and 4 years.

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Author: Ronald J. Jorgenson, DDS, PhD, FACMG
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 08/06/01

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