It has a variable mortality, with some affected individuals living to adulthood.
Without treatment, the disease is fatal and affected individuals may die within a few years.
The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in 19 counties (including our area).
Genetic counseling may be of benefit for affected individuals and their families.
The response to the treatment is inconsistent between affected individuals.
The severity of the disease varies greatly among affected individuals.
However, an affected individual will have 36- 121 repeats present.
Body hair can be excessive and affected individuals are often shorter than their immediate family members.
They usually come on during sleep and may awaken an affected individual.
In some affected individuals, additional physical abnormalities may also be present.