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Who Is Affected By Hurler Syndrome?

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Who Is Affected By Hurler Syndrome? The incidence of Hurler syndrome is approximately 1 in 100,000 births. [1] Male and female children are equally affected. All races and ethnicities are at risk of inheriting the disease. Is Hurler syndrome hereditary? This condition is genetic and is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, which means that

What Are The Symptoms Of Hurler Syndrome?

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What Are The Symptoms Of Hurler Syndrome? clouding of the front part of the eye (corneal clouding) frequent upper respiratory infections. enlarged tonsils and/or adenoids. distinct facial features (coarse facial features) hernias. How is Hurler Syndrome diagnosed? Diagnosis is based on detection of increased urinary excretion of heparan and dermatan sulfate and confirmed by demonstration