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Is prenatal diagnosis done for Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome?

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In families where there has been one child born with WAS, prenatal testing should be offered in subsequent pregnancies.

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What are the symptoms of Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome?
Increased susceptibility to infections, eczema, and excessive bleeding are the hallmarks of WAS, although the symptoms can vary significantly
How is Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome diagnosed?
The diagnosis of WAS is usually suspected in male infants who have excessive bleeding, eczema, and frequent bacterial or viral infections
What is the treatment for Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome?
Standard treatments for individuals with WAS include antibiotics for infections and platelet transfusions to limit bleeding.
Who discovered Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome?
WAS was named for the two physicians who first reported the disorder. In 1937, Dr. A. Wiskott, a physician working in Munich, described two affected boys
What causes Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome?
The syndrome is caused by a defect (mutation) in a specific gene called the WAS gene that normally codes for the protein named Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome Protein (WASP).