Can Rett syndrome be prevented?
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Today, the answer is no. In nearly all cases, a spontaneous mutation of the MECP2 gene causes Rett syndrome. Because there is no apparent cause for this mutation, there is no known way to prevent it. Prevention is not possible currently, but research is ongoing.
Today, the answer is no. In nearly all cases, a spontaneous mutation of the MECP2 gene causes Rett syndrome. Because there is no apparent cause for this mutation, there is no known way to prevent it. Prevention is not possible currently, but... More -
Currently, there is no known method of prevention for Rett syndrome. However, there is a less than one percent chance of having a baby with Rett syndrome.
Early diagnosis and prompt treatment may help improve a patient's long-term prognosis.
Because Rett syndrome is rare and it occurs randomly in infants, prenatal testing is not typically performed.
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Currently, there is no known method of prevention for Rett syndrome. However, there is a less than one percent chance of having a baby with Rett syndrome. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment may help improve a patient's long-term prognosis.... More
