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What is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)? Symptoms and Diagnosis

What is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)? Symptoms and Diagnosis

Diseases
Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a genetic disease that affects motor neurons in the central nervous system. This condition causes weakness and atrophy of the muscles, limiting the patient's mobility. SMA usually begins in childhood and progresses over time. Causes of SMA SMA usually occurs as a result of a mutation in the SMN1 gene. This gene ensures the healthy functioning of motor neurons in the body. Mutation in the SMN1 gene causes motor neurons to fail to function properly and atrophy over time. Symptoms Symptoms of SMA may vary depending on the patient's age, type and severity of the disease. However, the following symptoms are usually observed: Muscle Weakness: Decreased ability to move and muscle weakness. Muscle Atrophy: Muscles shrink and weaken over time. Loss ...
Scarlet Fever in Children: Vaccination and Prevention Methods

Scarlet Fever in Children: Vaccination and Prevention Methods

Diseases
Scarlet fever is among the many diseases that affect children's health. It is a contagious viral infection usually seen in children. This disease usually presents with symptoms such as red rash, fever and sore throat. However, there is an effective method of protection against this disease: vaccination. What is Scarlet Fever? The scarlet fever vaccine is a vaccine that protects against the scarlet fever virus. This vaccine is usually included in the routine vaccination schedule during childhood. Children usually receive the first dose in two doses, with the first dose around 1 year of age and the second dose between 4 and 6 years of age. Benefits of Vaccination Reduces the Severity of the Disease: The vaccine reduces the severity of the disease. Vaccinated children tend to ex...