Hunters Syndrome

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by sophia giarrizzi1 view·Updated Feb 28, 2018
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Hunters Syndrome

Sophia Giarrizzi

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What is it?

What is it?

Hunters Syndrome, also known as Mucopolysaccharidosis II, is a lysosomal storage disease caused by a deficient, or absent, enzyme (Iduronate-2-Sulfatase).

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Treatments

Treatments

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Symptoms

Symptoms

Some symptoms of hunter Syndrome are joint problems, numbness, weakness, tingling in hands, breathing problems, trouble walking, hearing problems.

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How/where does it spread?

How/where does it spread?

Huntersyndrome spreads mostly in males. Many organs and tissues are affected from this disorder. People who have this disorder may have a large head, a buildup of fluids in the brain, enlarged liver or spleen, and a soft-out arount the bellybutton or lower abdomen.

Preventions

Preventions

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Interesting Facts

Interesting Facts

Survival Rate

Survival Rate

Diagnosis

Diagnosis

How many people have it a year?

How many people have it a year?