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Fragile X Syndrome is a hereditary condition which causes a wide range of mental impairment, from mild learning disabilities to severe mental retardation. It is also associated with a number of physical and behavioural characteristics.
Follow the links below to find information on Fragile X Syndrome.
Updated January 2008
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Fragile X syndrome
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Better Health Channel
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Fragile X syndrome is an inherited condition that can cause various degrees of intellectual disability. It affects males more than females. These intellectual problems can vary from mild learning difficulty to serious intellectual disability and difficult behaviour. Genetic counselling can help people understand how fragile X might affect their family.
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Mar 2007
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Fragile X syndrome
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Fragile X syndrome causes problems with learning and behaviour. It is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability. It is found worldwide, in all races and societies.
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Nov 2008
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Pre-conception and antenatal screening for the fragile site on the X-chromosome
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Fragile X syndrome is caused by an inherited genetic defect that can result in mental disability. There is no way of reversing the syndrome. Although it runs in families, many people do not realise they are carriers until they have an affected child. A ...
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Oct 2002
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Chromosome Defects
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to information about chromosome defects, including Down Syndrome and Fragile X Syndrome.
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Jan 2008
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