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How likely is it for kids to get progeria?
1 in every 4-8 million newborn get Progeria.
Is there any pictures of kids with progeria?
If you go to google and type in "kids with progeria" a few pics pop up that might be what you are looking for.
Can kids with progeria have kids?
people with HGPS or progeria can have children although it is very unlikely to happen considering the fact that most only live to be 13 years old
Are there any Kids in Canada with Progeria?
The first cases I had become aware of with Progeria here in New Brunswick , Canada were 2 children ...brother and sister ....Ricky and Norma Gallant ...back in 1970.
Is progeria a dominant or recessive gene?
progeria is recessive, that's an easy question, dont be dumbactually progeria is dominant, according to the Progeria Research Foundation
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
What is the name of the disease that causes rapid aging?
Progeria http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progeria
Did Tom Cruise have progeria?
No, Tom Cruise has never had progeria.
Is progeria autosomal or sex-linked?
Progeria is autosomal dominant.
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.
Has anyone survives progeria?
The oldest person recorded with Progeria, was 21.
Are there been any new genetic treatments to treat progeria?
There is no treatment for progeria. That is genetic aberration and not a disease.
