These may be present at birth or may become noticeable as the child grows. For diagnosis, four primary symptoms should be present, or three primary plus two secondary symptoms. There is no specific test to detect the presence of BBS. [uhb.nhs.uk]

Entry statusi Reviewed (UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot) Annotation program Chordata Protein Annotation Program Disclaimer Any medical or genetic information present in this entry is provided for research, educational and informational purposes only. [uniprot.org]

If an individual receives one normal allele and one mutated allele (that is responsible for causing illness), the person will be a carrier for the disease, but usually will not present with symptoms. [rarediseases.org]

At the same time, it enables scientists to search the “de-identified” (i.e., anonymous) patient information to study conditions and identify targets for treatments, preventions and cures. [fightingblindness.org]

It is not in any way intended to be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or care. [uniprot.org]

Standard Therapies Treatment The primary treatment goal for patients with BBS involves treating the specific symptoms affecting each individual. [rarediseases.org]

Clinical and genetic epidemiology of Bardet-Biedl syndrome in Newfoundland: a 22-year prospective, population-based, cohort study. Am J Med Genet A. 2005;132:352-60. Karmous-Benailly H, Martinovic J, Gubler MC, et al. [rarediseases.org]

Bardet-Biedl syndrome: Genetics, molecular pathophysiology, and disease management. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2016;64(9): 620-627. Hufnagel RB, Arno G, Hein ND, et al. [rarediseases.org]

Good diet management can prevent the weight-related problems that manifest in later life. Consulting with a primary care physician and a dietician can help in planning for adequate nutrition and prevention of excess weight gain. [rarediseases.org]

At the same time, it enables scientists to search the “de-identified” (i.e., anonymous) patient information to study conditions and identify targets for treatments, preventions and cures. [fightingblindness.org]