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Children born with this rare genetic disorder age rapidly, starting in their first two years of life. They may show symptoms such as large head, incomplete closure of the eyelids, hair loss, wrinkled skin and visible veins. Name the condition.
- Progeria
- Da Silva syndrome
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
The genetic mutation occurs randomly and isn't inherited. The Hindi film Paa is based on the relationship of a boy with progeria and his parents.
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A condition in which a baby is born with abnormally small head, as its brain has not developed properly. Name it.
- Macrocephaly
- Microcephaly
- Anencephaly
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing loss of muscle control. Which viral campaign in 2014 popularised the condition among the public?
- The Brussels Sprouts Challenge
- The Sriracha Challenge
- Ice Bucket challenge
Pat Quinn, one of the co-founders of the campaign, died recently. He fought ALS for 7 years. Theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking lived with ALS for 55 years.
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It is a rare skin condition, which causes hard, tree bark-like warts grow on the hands and feet. The lesions can be found in other parts too. Name the condition.
- Treeman syndrome
- Wartman syndrome
- Darier disease
Medically called Epidermodysplasia verruciformis, it's an inherited condition that makes a person susceptible to infections caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV)
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Alice in Wonderland Syndrome is a condition that....
- Makes patients hallucinate talking animals
- Temporarily changes how the brain perceives things
- That make someone small enough to get into a rabbit hole
During episodes, those with this syndrome may feel that their body and/or objects and people around them appear larger or smaller than usual
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