Rett Syndrome

What is Rett syndrome?

Rett syndrome is a rare genetic disorder, which almost exclusively affects girls. Rett syndrome is a neurological syndrome, which contributes to severe mental and physiological health problems. The syndrome is named after the doctor who first identified it as a unique condition in 1966, Dr Andreas Rett. In almost all cases, the syndrome does not take effect until the child reaches around one year of age; after this period of time, symptoms become increasingly severe and development is slowed considerably.

Rett Syndrome



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