Genetic diseases are transferred from parent to child. The parent or parents may pass on an abnormal gene or chromosome along to their child beginning at conception. Some genetic diseases are transferred by abnormalities in the parents while others are the transfer of germs from parent to fetus. Currently there are 4,000 genetic diseases that have been noted by doctors. Some genetic diseases are as basic as not being able to see color (Achromatopsia) while others are severe and debilitating (Autism).
I have to ask myself how unlucky can one small family be, to have three different types of genetic diseases, two sisters, one with a daughter who has Spina Bifida , the other, whose son has Coffin Lowry Syndrome and a cousin with Celebral Palsy.
To be continued
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