Alport syndrome, an inherited disease, predominantly manifests in its X-linked form, constituting around 80% of cases. Without intervention, roughly 90% of affected males face kidney failure by age 40, whereas females typically experience a slower progression to this condition. Many Alport syndrome cases go unnoticed due to the lack of symptoms and frequent misdiagnoses.
The total number of prevalent cases of Alport syndrome in the 7MM was nearly 160,500 in 2024 and is projected to increase by 2034, reports DelveInsight. In the US, there were nearly 13,700 diagnosed prevalent cases of Alport syndrome in 2024. According to estimates, Alport syndrome is more prevalen...
