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Are people with huntington's disease contagious to others?
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No. You are safe.: People with huntington disease (hd) have inherited a genetic mutation in a specific gene right at the tip of one of their 4th chromosomes. They can't give this to you like a cold or the flu, even if they tried. Our friends and relatives with hd very much need us to help them, so don't be shy about staying close and showing that you care. We'll all appreciate that!
Answered 7/29/2020
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No: It's a genetic disease, not an infectious disease.
Answered 4/11/2016
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