Medical EditorDr. Nicholas Bush MBBS BSc (Hons)
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Last Updated: 8 August 2024
Tay-Sachs Disease
Medical EditorDr. Nicholas Bush MBBS BSc (Hons)
2 min read
Last Updated: 8 August 2024
Tay-Sachs Disease
Tay-Sachs Disease is a fatal genetic disorder caused by the absence of the enzyme hexosaminidase A. This deficiency leads to the accumulation of GM2 ganglioside within nerve cells, resulting in progressive neurological damage. Tay-Sachs Disease is most common in infants, usually presenting symptoms by six months and typically resulting in death by age four.