Retinitis pigmentosa is a monogenic disease whose transmission is sex-linked, although it can also be autosomal dominant or recessive. This genetic pathology is the most frequent cause of retinal degeneration.
As a consequence of retinitis pigmentosa, affected individuals will have night blindness or tunnel vision.
Read the full article on: What Are Monogenic Disorders? – Classification & Most Common Types ( 70).
By Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Sandra Fernández B.A., M.A. (fertility counselor).
Last Update: 04/05/2024
