About Canavan Disease
Canavan disease is a rare hereditary disorder caused by mutations in ASPA gene. It belongs to the group of leukodystrophies and is associated with the defects in nerve signaling. There are two forms: Neonatal (severe) and Juvenile (mild). It is most common among Ashkenazi Jewish but has been diagnosed in many ethnic groups.
Recommendations
Understanding your genetic makeup can provide valuable insight into your health and potential risks for your offspring. Results in this category describe whether you’re a carrier of rare diseases. These are very unlikely to affect you but being a carrier of a rare disease can pose a risk for your children, when both you and your partner are carriers. This knowledge can help you make informed decisions about your future, and potentially reduce the risk of passing on genetic conditions to the next generation
Recommendations
Understanding your genetic makeup can provide valuable insight into your health and potential risks for your offspring. Results in this category describe whether you’re a carrier of rare diseases. These are very unlikely to affect you but being a carrier of a rare disease can pose a risk for your children, when both you and your partner are carriers. This knowledge can help you make informed decisions about your future, and potentially reduce the risk of passing on genetic conditions to the next generation
