Catalog
Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker syndrome
Link to WHO Definition
Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker syndrome – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/406818835
A disease caused by inheritance of mutation(s) in normal prion protein genes. This disease is characterised by cerebellar ataxia, decreased coordination, dysmetria, or dysarthria, and is fatal. Confirmation is by pathological examination of the brain and genetic testing.