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9y ago

Progeria is an fatal illness that is caused by a genetic mutation. It causes children's bodies to age far more rapidly than their peers. This might result in a ten year old child with the bones of a 90 year old adult.

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9y ago

Progeria is diagnosed by skin changes, abnormal growth, and loss of hair. A genetic test for a mutation in the genes can also be completed.

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14y ago

You are a child who looks like a very old person. Bald, wrinkly, bad eyes, etc.

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12y ago

Progeria is a very rare genetic disease. You can't catch it, you're either born with it or not.

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10y ago

you can't prevent it.

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Can kids with progeria have kids?

people with HGPS or progeria can have children although it is very unlikely to happen considering the fact that most only live to be 13 years old


Is progeria a dominant or recessive gene?

progeria is recessive, that's an easy question, dont be dumbactually progeria is dominant, according to the Progeria Research Foundation


Can adults get Progeria?

No, adults can't get progeria, progeria is in the genes, so the person will be immediatly affected with it, you don't see adults with progeria, because most people with progeria die before they turn 13


What is the name of the disease that causes rapid aging?

Progeria http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progeria


Did Tom Cruise have progeria?

No, Tom Cruise has never had progeria.


Is progeria autosomal or sex-linked?

Progeria is autosomal dominant.


Has anyone survives progeria?

The oldest person recorded with Progeria, was 21.


Are there been any new genetic treatments to treat progeria?

There is no treatment for progeria. That is genetic aberration and not a disease.


Are people with progeria obese?

The exact opposite. Children with Progeria are extremely skinny.


What individuals catch progeria?

how many individuals get the progeria? Progeria is a very rare genetic disease and can't be "caught." You are either born with it or not. If you are not born with it, you can never develop it. The incidence of progeria is about 1 in every 8 million live births.


Does progeria occur more often in females?

Progeria occurs equally in both sexes.


When does progeria begin to show?

Progeria characteristics appear at 10-24 months of age.