Question 1

who is the carrier of the genes that causes growth hormone deficiency

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Several possible: Genetic factors are thought to account for 5% of growth hormone deficiency. Three forms, an autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive or x-linked are known to exist. Without knowing if a genetic form is involved, or which subtype is present, it is hard to fully answer your question.

Question 2

could males pass trichomoniasis through semen ? and who is the main carrier for it .. how do females actually get this ?

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Sexual transmission: Trichomonas is harbored aysmptomatically in the male prostate gland and is transmitted with sexual intercourse to the female at ejaculation who then develops itching and a vaginal discharge. Both parties have to be treated simultaneously for the treatment to be effective prior to the resumption of intercourse.

Question 3

who is the most common carrier of rabies in united states?

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USA-Rabies uncommon: Although uncommon, rabies can occur in any any wild mammal species in USA including bats, coyotes, foxes, wolves,  squirrels, chipmunks, skunks, rats, etc, also infected comesticated cats &amp; dogs but any species of birds, lizards frogs etc.

Question 4

what is a pinkeye carrier?

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Same as cold: Pink eye is a viral infection similar to having cold/upper respiratory infection.  Some people may have cold virus with minimal symptom but some could developer bad cold.  Pink eye development has similar course of development and recovery
.

Question 5

what is the diet for hepa b carrier?

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Regular diet...: Chronic hepatitis b inactive carrier state means the hepatitis b virus is present but in a dormant, usually non-replicative state.  There is no specific diet instructions these patients, however, if the patient is overweight, or there is concomitant fatty liver changes, then a diet low in sugar, high fructose and fat is recommended.

Question 6

how can i know if i am a herpes carrier?

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Antibody test: A positive hsv-2 igg antibody means you're infected and could spread it to others.

Question 7

how many people are thalassemia carriers?

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Millions: Thalassemia is likely the most common one-gene mutation in the world. Overall, an estimated 20-25 million people are carriers (1/300) (about 1/1000 in low-risk peoples, and about 1/30 in high-risk peoples). Low risk: japanese, korean, n. European caucasians, native canadians, native americans. High risk: mediterranean, middle eastern, south asian, south-east Asian (western pacific rim), caribbean.

Question 8

how can i tell if im a carrier for albinism?

Accepted Answer

Pedigree analysis: Albinism is a recessive trait, meaning that it entails the loss of a function and you must have two copies of the gene to see it. The way to know if you are a carrier is to examine your ancestors and see if there is a history of albinism in a direct ancestor. There are also genetic tests available. A genetic counselor can help if this is a major concern for you.

Question 9

haemophillia carrier testing, what to expect?

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Pending. : It will either be positive (you are a carrier) or negative. You left out your family history, which is most important.

Question 10

what does it mean to be a carrier of a trait?

Accepted Answer

One chromosome bad: We have pairs of chromosomes. If you are a carrier, one chromosome in the pair is abnormal while the other one is normal. That's called a trait. If you have the disease, then both chromosomes are abnormal.

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