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GM2-Gangliosidosis, Type I - Tay-Sachs Disease


Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

Children born with this disease have:

  • an exaggerated reaction to loud noises
  • poor muscle tone
  • decrease of purposeful movements
  • drooling
  • seizures
  • blindness
  • Most children die when they are between the ages of 2 and 4 years.


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