title: DNA analysis and genetic counselling in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
abstract: The new modality of DNA analysis has enabled a major advance in genetic counseling of families with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Precise determination of the carrier status of females is possible; and the affected fetus may be identified at an early stage of pregnancy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Otago, Dunedin.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Gardner
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Wilkins
mesh_terms: D004247:DNA / Q000032:analysis*; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D006580:Genetic Carrier Screening; D005817:Genetic Counseling; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009136:Muscular Dystrophies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics*; D010375:Pedigree; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis
chemical_list: D004247:DNA