Rett Syndrome

Category: Neurology / Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Rett syndrome is a rare, severe neurological disorder that affects girls almost exclusively, characterized by normal early growth and development followed by a slowing of development, loss of purposeful hand use, distinctive hand movements, slowed brain and head growth, problems with walking, and seizures.

Global Prevalence

Approximately 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 15,000 live female births (Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)

Medical Breakthroughs

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