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By Mayo Clinic staffHunter syndrome is a genetic disorder. Talk to your doctor or a genetic counselor before having children if you or any members of your family have a genetic disorder or a family history of genetic disorders. If you think you might be a carrier, genetic tests are available. If you already have a child with Hunter syndrome, seek the advice of a doctor or genetic counselor before you have more children.