Tay-Sachs disease

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• Synonyms

  • Beta-hexosaminidase A deficiency
  • b-hexosaminidase deficiency

• Causes

  • Ashkenazi Jew

• Effects

  • Cherry-red spot
  • Abnormal white cell enzyme
  • Chorea

• Parents

  • Sphingolipidosis
  • Autosomal recessive disorder