Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Prevention

Is it possible to prevent Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease? Read what the medical community suggests for prevention methods in the condition center at ThirdAge.com.

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How to Prevent Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease


There are no known ways to prevent CMT once a person is born with the condition. If you have CMT or have risk factors, you may want to talk to a genetic counselor before deciding to have children.


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