Tay-Sachs

Disease

By: Kelsey Aubart

What is Tay-Sachs

Disease that affects 16 infants each year

Mutated Tay-Sachs gene Hexo-A enzyme

Percentage of getting Tay-Sachs

Symptoms

Normal infancy for 3-4 months

Mental abilities deteriorate Sight Hearing

Startle response

Physical abilities deteriorate Walking, crawling Swallowing Talking Facial gestures

Cures/Treatments

No cures

Replacement therapy

Medication Anticonvulsants Spasticity medicine Pain relief

Tay Sachs Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufEXHKqKDXk