Huntington's Disease

The symptoms of Huntingtons Disease are, mental deterioration and uncontrollable movements; symptoms usually appear in middle ages.

That is difficult say say exactly. They are both serious problems. Huntington's has a higher death rate, fewer treatments, and a greater problem with psychiatric symptoms.

There is no cure for Huntington's Disease at this time, and I know of no cases of spontaneous remission (disease just goes away) Survival rate is not an appropriate term. Some people live a long and productive life with Huntington's, some people are affected earlier or more profoundly. If you or a family member has Huntington's, please visit the website for the Huntington's Disease Society of America- some very good information, and links to resources.

At this time there is no treatment for Huntington's Disease that affects the progress of the disease. There are some drugs than can help treat some of the symptoms of HD.

Huntington's Disease

HD is a genetic disease that causes a permanent change in the structure of the brain. Those changes affect voluntary movement (walking, talking, holding things) as well as involuntary (things like swallowing). A person with HD might appear to be intoxicated- slurred speech, unsteadu walk, jerky movements, etc. It can also cause changes in personality, including sudden, irrational angry outbursts. Huntington's is a fatal disease, and will eventually cause the death of a person that has it.

Chorea is an old name for Huntington's Disease. It is genetically transmitted from parent to child. The only way to get HD is to inherit the gene that causes it from one of your parents that also had HD.

we can map and sequence it

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Huntingtons disease is Autosomal dominant, i.e. a 50% chance of inheritance if one parent has the gene. Where as sickle cell anemia is autosomal recessive. This gives a 25% chance of inheritance if both parents are carriers.

No not all diseases are started by micro-organisms.