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Is Behcet Syndrome hereditary?

Here you can see if Behcet Syndrome can be hereditary. Do you have any genetic components? Does any member of your family have Behcet Syndrome or may be more predisposed to developing the condition?

Is Behcet Syndrome hereditary?
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It's still unknown but seems to be genetic.

Posted Sep 17, 2017 by Carole-Anne Halsey 2000
Found out that yes it can be but not 100%

Posted Oct 24, 2017 by Linda Egan 1500
I was seeing a hereditary specialist and asa i was Diagnosed with Bechets she did not want to see me any more...
So i assume its not.

Posted Nov 8, 2017 by Alan 100
In my family, yes it is. My brother and I were separately diagnosed, years apart. We both carry the HLA-B51 gene marker.

Posted Nov 9, 2017 by Amy 110
I think so. There's an old lady in my house that has it.

Posted Mar 16, 2022 by Shelby 2750
Behcets is not hereditary but you can have a genetic predisposition you the condition.

Posted Apr 25, 2022 by RonnieJ 3350
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Not exactly, but, influences.

Posted Sep 17, 2017 by Salvador 2000

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