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Hunter syndrome - Prevention

Alternative Names

Mucopolysaccharidosis type II, Iduronate sulfatase deficiency

Prevention:

Genetic counseling is recommended for prospective parents with a family history of Hunter syndrome. Prenatal testing is available. Carrier testing for female relatives of affected males is available at a few specialized centers.

  • Reviewed last on: 9/28/2007
  • David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by Brian Kirmse, MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Department of Human Genetics, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (8/11/2006).

References

Muenzer J, Wraith JE, Beck M, et al. A phase II/III clinical study of enzyme replacement therapy with idursulfase in mucopolysaccharidosis II (Hunter syndrome). Genet Med. 2006 Aug;8(8):465-73.

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