Why is Bloom syndrome linked to Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry?

MedlinePlus Genetics notes that one particular BLM variant causes almost all cases among people of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, so carrier frequency is higher in that population.

Does a carrier result mean I have Bloom syndrome?

No. Carrier status is not a personal disease. Carriers are typically healthy. A genetic counselor can explain what a carrier result means for family planning.

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Bloom Syndrome DNA Mutation Analysis

A blood test that looks for BLM gene variants linked to Bloom syndrome, used for carrier and diagnostic purposes.