Familial Alzheimer-like prion disease

Familial Alzheimer-like prion disease
Other namesFamilial prion disease with Alzheimer disease-like tau pathology and clinical phenotype
SpecialtyNeurology
Usual onsetAdulthood
CausesMutation of PRNP
TreatmentSymptomatic treatment

Familial Alzheimer-like prion disease is an exceptionally rare inherited prion disease. Its name comes from its presentation, which is similar to Alzheimer's disease.

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