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