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Does marfan syndrome only affect males?/does marfan syndrome only affect females?
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Affects men & women: Marfan syndrome is autosomal dominant, not sex-linked. About one in 3000-5000 people have Marfan syndrome. It affects an equal number of males and females.
Answered 2/18/2015
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Both: Marfan syndrome can affect both men and women.
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