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Congenital muscular dystrophy

Nature

Congenital muscular dystrophy (CMD) is present at birth. The symptoms are generalized muscle weakness with possible joint deformities. The disease progresses very slowly. The Fukuyama form is more severe and involves mental functions.

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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #3: Good Health and Well-being

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(G) Very specific problems
Subject
  • Biosciences » Genetics
  • Medicine » Locomotive, integumentary system
  • Medicine » Muscular system » Muscular system
  • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    Last update
    Oct 4, 2020