Published 2 years ago

Baby diagnosed with rare genetic mutation with no cure or treatment

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Isla Gentile is fighting to survive after a rare diagnosis. The mitochondrial disease means Isla's body cannot produce enough energy to function properly. The family is temporarily living in Salt Lake City, the Las Vegas community has stepped in to help. A fundraising page has raised thousands so far to help with their bills.

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KRDO

Las Vegas baby diagnosed with rare genetic mutation

By Kim PassothClick here for updates on this story LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) — A mysterious illness has turned one local family’s life upside down. Their baby is fighting to survive after a rare diagnosis.Josette Gentile told FOX5 her daughter Isla was a dream baby for the first few months of her life, but she became concerned when the infant wasn’t able to hold her head up.“Her eyes just didn’t focus like a usual baby does at four months old…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Newsweek

Baby diagnosed with extremely rare condition that has no cure

Only 35 people in the world have the same sort of gene disorder, but none have the same mutation in the same location.

2 years ago·United States

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WISH-TV

Las Vegas baby diagnosed with rare genetic mutation

LAS VEGAS, Nevada (KVVU) -- A mysterious illness has turned one local family’s life upside down. Their baby is fighting to survive after a rare diagnosis. Josette Gentile told FOX5 her daughter Isla was a dream baby for the first few months of her

2 years ago·Indianapolis, United States

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