Tay-Sachs Disease
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What is Tay-Sachs Disease?
Tay-Sachs disease (TSD) is a fatal genetic disorder. It occurs when a fatty substance builds up in the brain. This causes progressive destruction of the brain. There are three forms:
- Infantile-onset
- Juvenile-onset
- Adult-onset
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