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huntington's disease ppt
> Huntington's disease is an autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disorder caused by CAG repeat expansion in the HTT gene. It causes chorea, cognitive decline, and psychiatric symptoms. Treatment is supportive, as no cure exists.
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Huntington’s disease is a rare, inherited neurological disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. It leads to involuntary dance-like movements (chorea), cognitive decline, and psychiatric issues like depression. Symptoms typically appear between the ages of 30 and 50, and the disease is fatal within 15 to 20 years.
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