Chandigarh: Rare genetic disorder on rise in country, 8 such patients undergoing treatment at PGI

Chandigarh | Wednesday | 13th March, 2019

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He is currently undergoing treatment at PGI and is quite stable now,’’He further added that there is no cure for DADA2 disease. Out of these 17 patients, 8 are undergoing treatment at PGI. Advertising“DADA 2 is a rare genetic disorder that involves inflammation of body’s tissues, especially the tissues that make up body vessels. One who has DADA2 disease need life long treatment and the average expenses per year is about Rs 2 lakh, which is unaffordable for common man. Damage to these areas can result in disabilities or even death,’’said, Dr Aman Sharma, Rheumatologist at PGI..