What Is Klinefelter Syndrome?
8. Who’s At Risk?
Although Klinefelter syndrome is one of the most common chromosomal disorders, it is still statistically likely to infect only 1 person in up to 800. The chances of the patient having severe symptoms are even less likely. However, any couple has an almost equal chance of having a Klinefelter baby than any other couple.
As mentioned, the risk of any person having Klinefelter syndrome is completely random. The patient’s health appears to have no bearing on the condition and there also appears to be no genetic link. There also appears to be no correlation in people from different ethnic backgrounds. However, the condition is very slightly more likely to occur when the mother is over the age of 35.
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