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Tay-Sachs Disease

Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Symptoms & Signs
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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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