Albinism in Africa: Historical, Geographic, Medical, Genetic, and Psychosocial Aspects
provides the first in-depth reference for understanding and treating patients of human …

Background: People with oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) have reduced levels of melanin in
their hair, skin and eyes, with associated visual impairment and extreme sun sensitivity …

Albinism is a relatively common genetic condition in Zimbabwe, a tropical country in
southern Africa. Those affected have little pigment in their hair, skin or eyes, in sharp …

Because oculocutaneous albinism is a genetic disorder, every family with a member with
albinism should be offered genetic counseling. Such families may have a limited …

Albinism most commonly arises from mutations in genes encoding for proteins involved in
the synthesis or transport of melanin by melanocytes. As well as giving skin its color …

Albinism is an inherited condition associated with significant depigmentation of the skin, hair
and eyes. It occurs in every population with varying frequency, and narratives of people with …

People with albinism (PWA) face a variety of medical and social problems, ranging from
poor vision and skin cancer to murder for their body parts for witchcraft in East Africa, notably …

Background Albinism is an inherited condition with a relatively high prevalence in
populations throughout sub-Saharan Africa. People with oculocutaneous albinism have little …

Background: Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is the most common inherited disorder in
Southern African blacks and several types have been described. Molecular techniques …

Oculocutaneous albinism type II (OCA2), the most common form of albinism worldwide, is
prevalent throughout sub-Saharan Africa. The hypopigmentory phenotype distinguishes …