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Is there any way to prevent inheriting duchenne muscular dystrophy?
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Abortion: The dystrophin gene can be detected in the fetus. If such testing proves the fetus is male and has the full defect, abortion is an option. There is no way to predict severity of the disorder. There is no way to prevent development of the disorder. Steroid therapy can be started early to try to modify the disorder.
Answered 9/24/2013
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