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If a twin has a diseas is there a big possiblity the other will get it too?

If a twin has a disease is there a big possiblity the other twin will get it too? or is that not how it works
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Well it is more of a question of curiosity however I have anxiety problems that is genetic on my moms side n I do hv a twin brother who shared with symptoms I too hv been feeling maybe too has anxiety problems he just hasnt been diagnosed yet
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If both twins are together in a sac, it could be possibel but if they are in separate sacs, then it is unlikely. If the mother has a catching disease, the children could have a side effect or get defected in a way, but this is only a possibilty.
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Many variables to consider! Is the disease genetic?
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