INFORMATION ON GERSTMANN-STRAUSSLER-SCHEINKER DISEASE

Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease (GSS) is classified in category of very rarely occurring disease. Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease (GSS) is a result of neurodegenerative brain disorder. Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease (GSS) is always inherited in nature and is found in only a few families around the world.

CAUSES OF GERSTMANN-STRAUSSLER-SCHEINKER DISEASE

Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease (GSS) is highly rare disorder which occurs due to the mutation in gene due to presence of infectious protein particle called “prion”. Prion is similar to that of virus and basically abnormal version of proteins that are found in membrane of normal cell.

SYMPTOMS OF GERSTMANN-STRAUSSLER-SCHEINKER DISEASE

The various symptoms that are shown by subject with Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease (GSS) are:-

1. Unsteady gait.
2. Difficulty in walking.
3. Paralyzed eye movement.
4. Deafness.
5. Blindness.
6. Abnormal eye movement.
7. Difficulty in speaking.

DIAGNOSIS OF GERSTMANN-STRAUSSLER-SCHEINKER DISEASE

Clinically Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease (GSS) can be identified by following test:-

1. MRI.
2. Biopsy of tissue.
3. Electroencephalogram (EEG).
4. DNA testing.

TREATMENT OF GERSTMANN-STRAUSSLER-SCHEINKER DISEASE

There are no available treatments for Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease. As Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker disease is relentlessly progressive, incurable, and fatal. Supportive care for the patient and his or her family is the only treatment.