Information About Rare Diseases by Type of Disease

Don't know the name of the disease or disorder? Here are information and support groups by types of disease, or what part of the body is affected.

Autoimmune Disorders (19) Infectious Diseases (19) Blood Disorders (16) Kidney/Urinary Disorders (12) Brain and Nervous System (70) Leukodystrophy (5) Cancers (23) Lysosomal Storage Diseases (19) Chromosome Disorders (20) Metabolic Disorders (16) Congenital Heart Defects (6) Mitochondrial Diseases (4) Connective Tissue Disorders (7) Muscles, Bones, and Joints (29) Immune Disorders @ Skin Disorders (22)

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