Hunter Syndrome - Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which doctor should I consult for Hunter syndrome?Hunter syndrome is observed in infants and children and hence, a pediatrician should be consulted.
2. Is there a cure for Hunter syndrome?
Hunter syndrome can be managed with appropriate genetic and laboratory testing. Prenatal testing provides families with the opportunity to learn the available options for treating the condition. Hunter syndrome is a genetic condition and hence, can only be managed with enzyme replacement therapy but cannot be cured.
3. What are the risk factors of Hunter syndrome?
Being male and having a family history of an affected X-chromosome are risk factors for Hunter syndrome.
4. What are the other names for Hunter syndrome?
- Iduronate-2-sulfatase deficiency
- I2S deficiency
5. What are the other diseases belonging to the mucopolysaccharidoses group?
- MPS I H (Hurler syndrome)
- MPS I S (Scheie syndrome)
- MPS IV (Morquio syndrome)
- MPS III (Sanfilippo syndrome)
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