- Fabry is a genetic condition that can be passed down the generations of a family1
- The seriousness of Fabry varies, some people experience no symptoms while others develop life-threatening complications1
- Fabry can affect most parts of the body creating a wide variety of symptoms1,2
- Even people in the same family can have different symptom types and severities, as well as be different ages when the symptoms start3-6
- Fabry is a rare disease – many people won’t have heard of it7
- Fabry can be difficult to diagnose based on the symptoms alone1,8,9
- You can check for Fabry using a genetic test, usually on a cheek swab, blood or other tissue sample6,10
- There are different treatment options available for those with Fabry2,11
- Fabry is progressive, it can get worse over time – early diagnosis and treatment could potentially lead to a healthier future1,2,11,12
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- How is genetic testing done? Genetics Home Reference. Available at: https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/primer/testing/procedure [Last accessed August 2019]
- Germain DP et al. Clin Genet. 2019;96(2):107-117
- Mehta A & Hughes DA. Fabry disease. GeneReviews®. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1292/ [Last accessed August 2019]