Fabry disease

GPTKB entity

Properties (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf genetic disorder
gptkbp:advertising increased in recent years
conducted by health organizations
gptkbp:advocacy patient organizations active
gptkbp:associatedWith hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
stroke risk
angiokeratomas
corneal opacities
gptkbp:causedBy gptkb:mutation_in_the_GLA_gene
gptkbp:clinicalTrials ongoing for new treatments
progressive nature
variable expressivity
multisystem involvement
gptkbp:community_service lyso-Gb3
gptkbp:complications peripheral neuropathy
renal failure
cardiac arrhythmias
cerebrovascular disease
gptkbp:demographics 1 in 40,000 to 1 in 117,000 males
1 in 60,000 females
gptkbp:diseaseResistance genetic testing
enzyme assay
gptkbp:geneticDiversity X-linked inheritance
recommended for affected families
gptkbp:hasCapacity available for coping strategies
gptkbp:healthcare more common in males
underdiagnosed in females
gptkbp:historicalContext described in 1898
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Fabry disease
gptkbp:impact supportive care
psychological support
lifestyle modifications
pain management
enzyme replacement therapy
kidney transplant
chronic condition
affects quality of life
alpha-galactosidase A enzyme
chaperone therapy
requires lifelong management
gptkbp:inheritsFrom childhood or adolescence
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:William_Fabry
gptkbp:legalEvent reduced without treatment
gptkbp:previouslyKnownAs gptkb:Anderson-Fabry_disease
gptkbp:research ongoing clinical trials
available for diagnosis
gene therapy under investigation
new therapies being explored
gptkbp:screenings recommended for family members
gptkbp:supports available for patients
gptkbp:symptoms fatigue
hearing loss
skin rash
gastrointestinal issues
heart issues
digestive problems
kidney problems
pain in hands and feet
sweating abnormalities
decreased ability to sweat