How many people have Edmd?
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The overall prevalence of EDMD is unknown. The X-linked form is estimated to affect 1 in 100,000 people in the general population. EDMD is believed to be the third most common form of muscular dystrophy.
Who gets Edmd?
EDMD is a rare genetic muscle disease that slowly causes weakness in the shoulders, upper arms, and calves. It also causes stiff joints. EDMD usually shows up at about 10 years of age. The most common form of EDMD only affects boys, but other forms affect both boys and girls.
How many muscular dystrophies are there?
There are 9 types of muscular dystrophy, with each type involving an eventual loss of strength, increasing disability, and possible deformity. The most well known of the muscular dystrophies is Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), followed by Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD).
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How do you pronounce Emery-Dreifuss?
muscular dystrophy, emery-dreifuss Pronunciation. mus·cu·lar dys·tro·phy, emery-drei·fuss.
Who discovered Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy?
Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD) is one of nine types of muscular dystrophy, a group of genetic, degenerative diseases primarily affecting voluntary muscles. It is named for Alan Emery and Fritz Dreifuss, physicians who first described the disorder among a Virginia family in the 1960s.
Why can’t girls get muscular dystrophy?
Because boys only have only one X-chromosome (and one Y-chromosome), they will have Duchenne if there is a mutation in the dystrophin gene. However, girls have TWO X-chromosomes, which means they have TWO dystrophin genes.