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Barth syndrome is a genetic disorder occurring in 1 in 300000 live births. It is a disorder found in males only. Medical research indicates that most male children identified with this syndrome rarely have a life expectancy beyond 3 years although there have been patients reaching adolescence. Barth syndrome was …

Arthrogryposis is a rare genetic disorder occurring in 1 in 3000 live births. This disorder is thought to be caused due to genetic factors or due to the mal effects of some drugs. In these nerves, muscle and tissue develop abnormally causing multiple joint contractures and malformed limbs. The muscles …