Any familial chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the IL17F gene.
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How we create this content →Inheritance patterns describe how genetic conditions are passed from parents to children.
Inheritance patterns describe how genetic conditions are passed from parents to children.
The limited documentation surrounding candidiasis, familial, 6, reflects the rarity of the condition and the recent identification of its genetic basis. Conditions like this often affect a small number of individuals, making systematic clinical studies challenging. As research continues, more information about the clinical features and management of this condition is expected to emerge.
To navigate your condition, consider consulting with an immunologist or a dermatologist who has experience with genetic skin disorders, particularly those involving fungal infections. Genetic counseling may also be beneficial, as it can provide insights into the inheritance pattern and implications for family members. You can find a genetic counselor through the National Society of Genetic Counselors at findageneticcounselor.com. Additionally, while there are no patient organizations currently identified for this condition, engaging with broader rare disease communities may provide support and resources.
Actionable guidance for navigating care for candidiasis, familial, 6
To navigate your condition, consider consulting with an immunologist or a dermatologist who has experience with genetic skin disorders, particularly those involving fungal infections. Genetic counseling may also be beneficial, as it can provide insights into the inheritance pattern and implications for family members. You can find a genetic counselor through the National Society of Genetic Counselors at findageneticcounselor.com. Additionally, while there are no patient organizations currently identified for this condition, engaging with broader rare disease communities may provide support and resources.
Consider asking your healthcare providers these condition-specific questions
Helpful links for rare disease information and support
Inheritance patterns describe how genetic conditions are passed from parents to children.
Consider asking your healthcare providers these condition-specific questions
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
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