Tay–Sachs disease

Tay–Sachs disease is a genetic disorder that

results in the destruction of nerve cells in
the brain and spinal cord The most common
type, known as infantile Tay–Sachs disease,
becomes apparent around three to six months
of age with the baby losing the ability to turn
over, sit, or crawl. This is then followed
by seizures, hearing loss, and inability to
move.Death usually occurs in early
childhoodLess commonly the disease may
occur in later childhood or adulthood These
forms are generally milder in nature.