Saving lives through education, advances in treatment and finding a cure for Barth syndrome
Barth syndrome is a rare genetic condition that usually affects boys and men
Main symptoms:
- Heart muscle weakness (cardiomyopathy)
- Neutropenia (lack of white blood cells needed to fight bacterial infections)
- Fatigue and general muscle weakness
- Growth/feeding issues
Barth Syndrome UK is a well-established community of families, medical professionals, scientists, donors and volunteers with links to other affiliates all around the world. We provide the most comprehensive source of reliable and current information about this condition and we invite you to visit our pages to find the information you seek.
We are dedicated to saving lives through education, advances in treatment, and finding a cure for Barth syndrome - a sometimes fatal, often debilitating genetic disease.
Working together we are making a difference in the lives of children and their families. One day there will be a cure; please join us and help us make that day come sooner.
Latest News
Information Day for Barth Families - 7th March 2020 at Black Country Living Museum, followed by bowling.
BSF Winter Newsletter out Now!
We have recently changed our name to Barth Syndrome UK and have a new Charity Number 1181830 and bank accounts - please contact us for more info
See our Education Guide for Schools ~ Aug 2019
Our Little Book for Children is a simple, beautifully illustrated guide to Barth syndrome, aimed at young children
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CARDIOMAN - first UK clinical trial currently underway
New NHS Hospital Management Plan for Barth syndrome patients
Understanding Feeding - A Health Professionals' Guide to the Early Years ~ March 2019
We are funding a new research project into neutropenia, led by Drs Borko Amulic and Colin Steward, University of Bristol
Neutrophil dysfunction in Barth syndrome
New Pill Swallowing Factsheet added to Resources Section
Have you signed up to be an organ donor? Read Laura and Joe's story featured in the Sunday Telegraph
ICD Code for Barth Syndrome ICD-10 E7871/E78.71
