Information for Professionals
The following information will assist professionals involved in treating and supporting families who suffer from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. If you have information to contibute or would like to see additional information listed on this site please let us know.
Manifesting carriers of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Although it is a commonly held belief that carriers merely pass on the disease and are unaffected, female carriers can have similar muscular weakness as affected males and for this reason are termed Manifesting Carriers. This condition can occur with no known family history of DMD so all females who are suspected of having any form of muscular dystrophy should be tested to determine if they could be Manifesting Carriers because of the genetic implications.
Information for doctors
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a relatively common and severe neuromuscular disorder, affecting approximately one in every 3,000-4,000 male live births.
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