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ADPKD vs ARPKD: What's the Difference?
Autosomal dominant (ADPKD) is one of the most common life-threatening genetic diseases. ADPKD affects approximately 1 in 500. It does not skip a generation. There is usually a family history of ADPKD. Parents with ADPKD have a 50 percent chance of passing the disease on to each of their children.
Autosomal recessive (ARPKD) is a relatively rare genetic disorder, occurring in approximately 1 in 20,000 individuals. It affects boys and girls equally and often causes significant mortality in the first month of life.
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What We're Doing to Fight ARPKD
Since 2006, nearly $2 million has been invested for ARPKD-related research, support and education. These investments also benefit children with ADPKD, and congenital hepatic fibrosis (CHF), a disease closely associated with ARPKD.
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