The three examples of autosome-linked genetic disease are: 1. Sickle Cell Anemia 2. Alkaptonuria (Black Urine Disease) 3. Phenylketonuria. Example # 1. Sickle Cell Anemia: Sickle cell anemia is an inherited abnormal disease caused by mutation of autosomal gene. The red blood cells of certain individuals have peculiar property of undergoing reversible alterations in shape when subjected to changes in [...]
In this article we will discuss about the diagnosis of genetic diseases. The most common and most successful test methods for prenatal diagnosis is the examination of amnion cells. Amniotic fluid is extracted by way of a suprapubic amniocentesis. This is done by the penetration of the amnion sac above the symphysis with a hollow needle. The process is almost [...]
The following points highlight the top six case histories of genetic diseases. The case histories are: 1. Xeroderma Pigmentosa 2. Myocardial Infarction 3. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 4. X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia 5. Diabetes Mellitus with Ketoacidosis 6. Acute Intoxication with Ethanol. Case Histories of Genetic Diseases: Xeroderma Pigmentosa Myocardial Infarction Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia Diabetes Mellitus with Ketoacidosis Acute Intoxication with [...]