What Is Krabbe Disease?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
3. What Are the Causes of Krabbe Disease?
Krabbe disease is a genetic condition related to a genetic mutation that is passed down to a child from parents. The reason this disorder is considered rare is because the mutated gene associated with it must be passed to a child from both parents.
In a majority of cases, children show the symptoms of Krabbe disease before reaching the age of 6. Still, late-onset Krabbe disease can happen in children, adolescents, and adults alike.
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