Friedreich's ataxia risk factors
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D
Overview
Because Friedreich’s Ataxia is a genetic diseases transmitted by autosomal recessive pattern, the most potent risk factor in the development of Friedreich’s Ataxia is strong family history. Other risk factors are unknown. The risk factors for developing associated clinical conditions of Friedreich's ataxia include: GAA1 length and age of diagnosis.
Risk Factors
- Because Friedreich’s Ataxia is a genetic diseases transmitted by autosomal recessive pattern, the most potent risk factor in the development of Friedreich’s Ataxia is strong family history. Other risk factors are unknown.
- The risk factors for developing associated clinical conditions of Friedreich's ataxia include:[1]
- GAA1 length
- Age of diagnosis