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Is Wagner's Disease Hereditary?

i am 45 yrs old. my father died from wagners. it presented early with skin problems and continued later in years as a lung problem. i am now having skin problems that look identical to what my father had. is wagners hereditary and should i be concerned
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
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Hi
The disease you are talking is most probably wegener's graulomatosis. This disease is not hereditary.
Take care
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Is Wagner's Disease Hereditary?

Hi The disease you are talking is most probably wegener s graulomatosis. This disease is not hereditary. Take care