Carrier screening and pregnancy

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Recessive genetic conditions impose a significant burden, often leading to severe childhood disorders, many of which remain untreatable. It is estimated that 1–2 % of couples are at risk of having an affected child in the general population, with the risk being significantly higher in consanguineous couples. Understanding the increased risk of having a child with a recessive disorder empowers prospective parents...

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