Which description of the recessive form of PKD is correct?
a. prognosis is better for the recessive form compared to the dominant form
b. 100% of people with this form of PKD develop kidney failure around age 50
c. Most people with this form of PKD die in early childhood
d. The recessive form only manifests fi other kidney problems occur
Answer: c. Most people with this form of PKD die in early childhood
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