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no there is no cure, progeria is a disease that contains people missing cells in there body which for cannot be replaced with more cells.
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Are there been any new genetic treatments to treat progeria?
There is no treatment for progeria. That is genetic aberration and not a disease.
Is there a treatment for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome?
Unfortunently there isn't yet a cure for Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome But hopefully someday Scientists will find a cure. God bless all who have the disease.
Is progeria preventable?
Progeria is a genetic disease in which premature rapid aging occurs. Children at a relatively young age take on the appearance of old people, with wrinkles, joint pains, and the like. Progeria is not a communicable disease.
What would a baby with progeria look like?
Progeria BabyA baby with progeria will look normal for about the first two years. After that, symptoms of disease that causes premature aging start showing. The child first ceases to thrive and progressively starts showing aging signs. Kids with that disease normally live to be about 13, but can live longer. There is no known cure.
Can adults get Progeria?
No, adults can't get progeria, progeria is in the genes, so the person will be immediatly affected with it, you don't see adults with progeria, because most people with progeria die before they turn 13
Did Tom Cruise have progeria?
No, Tom Cruise has never had progeria.
Is progeria autosomal or sex-linked?
Progeria is autosomal dominant.
Is progeria a dominant or recessive gene?
Progeria is caused by a dominant mutation in the LMNA gene. It is a rare genetic disorder that results in accelerated aging in children.
Has anyone survives progeria?
The oldest person recorded with Progeria, was 21.
Are people with progeria obese?
The exact opposite. Children with Progeria are extremely skinny.
What individuals catch progeria?
how many individuals get the progeria? Progeria is a very rare genetic disease and can't be "caught." You are either born with it or not. If you are not born with it, you can never develop it. The incidence of progeria is about 1 in every 8 million live births.
How likely is it for kids to get progeria?
1 in every 4-8 million newborn get Progeria.
