The incidence of Hunter Syndrome is 1 in 111,000 * births. As stated previously, Hunter Syndrome is the only MPS disorder that is sex specific. Girls, who are carriers, often have the facial characteristics of Hunter, but they do not have the physical manifestations.
There are two forms of Hunters. The more severe form involves the neurological, skeletal, and cardiovascular systems. The milder form tends to not affect intelligence and affects mostly the cardiovascular system.
In Hunter Syndrome deafness is typical and most of those afflicted die in their twenties and thirties due to cardiovascular issues and/or pulmonary issues. Hunter syndrome is one of the few MPS disorders where corneal clouding is not present (Braverman, Fenton & Conover-Walker, 2011).
*incidence statistics are approximate. Due to the nature of the disorders and due to the genetic makeup, incidence levels can be skewed. Home
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