What is Tay-Sachs Disease

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Tay-Sachs Disease Definition


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
Given the best of care, all children with the infantile form die by the age of five.


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