Friedreich ataxia in a family from Mali, West Africa/Friedreich ataxia in a Malian family

We report the first genetically confirmed case in a West African family. Studying genetic diseases in populations with diverse backgrounds may give new insights into their pathophysiology for future therapeutic targets. AbstractFriedreich ataxia is the most common inherited ataxia in the world, but yet to be reported in black African. We report the first genetically confirmed case in a West African family. Studying genetic diseases in populations with diverse backgrounds may give new insights into their pathophysiology for future therapeutic targets.

Source: Clinical Case Reports - March 24, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Cheick A. K. Ciss é, Lassana Cissé, Hamidou O. Ba, Oumar Samassékou, Assiatou Simaga, Abdoulaye Taméga, Salimata Diarra, Seybou H. Diallo, Thomas Coulibaly, Salimata Diallo, Abdoulaye Yalcouyé, Alassane B. Maiga, Mohamed Keita, Kenneth H Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research