What Is Krabbe Disease?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Krabbe disease is a unique condition that impacts an individual’s nervous system. Nerves are surrounded by an important substance known as galactosylceramidase. This material acts as a protective layer to the sensitive fibers that comprise nerves. A lack of galactosylceramidase makes the nerves more susceptible to long-term damage.
Though rare in general, Krabbe disease is a genetic disorder that is most likely to be found in children around the age of six months. Sadly, this is considered a fatal condition. A majority of the children diagnosed with the disorder usually do not live beyond the age of two. There are also different classifications of the disease.
