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The Silent Genetic Assassin: What You Need to Know About Sialidosis Before It's Too Late

Imagine a rare condition so elusive that most people, even many doctors, have never heard of it—yet it can cause progressive vision loss, skeletal deformities, and severe neurological decline. Meet Sialidosis, a devastating inherited disorder that’s quietly creeping through the genetic code of unsuspecting families. And now, finally, the world is beginning to pay attention.

What Is Sialidosis?

Sialidosis is a rare lysosomal storage disorder caused by mutations in the NEU1 gene, which leads to a deficiency of the enzyme neuraminidase. This deficiency results in the accumulation of toxic materials inside cells, especially in the brain, eyes, liver, and bones. There are two main types—Type I (milder, adult-onset) and Type II (more severe, often affecting infants and children).

This condition doesn’t just steal quality of life; it often shortens it. Symptoms range from progressive vision loss and muscle weakness to seizures and intellectual disabilities, depending on the type and severity.

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