No, fragile x syndrome is not progressive
The fragile X syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by mutation of the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome.
Martin Bell Syndrome.
Early diagnosis and intensive intervention offer the best prognosis for individuals with fragile X syndrome. Adults with fragile X syndrome may benefit from vocational training and may need to live in a supervised setting. Life span is typically normal
also known as Martin-Bell syndrome, Marker X syndrome, and FRAXA syndrome
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"Chromosomal analysis" should not be used for Fragile X Syndrome determination. Chromosomal analysis, Karotyping, has proven unreiable in diagnosis. Detemination can be made through DNA testing for Fragile X Syndrome, FMR1 DNA test.
affects males and females of all ethnic groups. It is estimated that there are about one in 4,000 to one in 6,250 males affected with fragile X syndrome. There are approximately one-half as many females with fragile X syndrome as there are males
mutation
Martin Bell Syndrome.
By a DNA blood sample