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May 2023
1m 58s

Mieux connaître la maladie de Huntington

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Maladie génétique rare et héréditaire du système nerveux central, la maladie de Huntington se manifeste par des troubles psychiatriques, cognitifs et moteurs qui s’aggravent progressivement. Les symptômes de la maladie se manifestent généralement entre 30 et 50 ans. Elle est d'évolution progressive, irrémédiable et le décès survient en 10 à 20 ans. Commen ... Show More
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