INFORMATION ON PRION DISEASES

Prion Diseases is classified in category of very rarely occurring disease. Prion Diseases is a result of neurodegenerative brain disorder. Prion Diseases is always inherited in nature and is found in only a few families around the world.

CAUSES OF PRION DISEASES

Prion Diseases 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 PRION DISEASES

The various symptoms that are shown by subject with Prion Diseases 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 PRION DISEASES

Clinically Prion Diseases can be identified by following test:-

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

TREATMENT OF PRION DISEASES

There are no available treatments for Prion Diseases. As Prion Diseases is relentlessly progressive, incurable, and fatal. Supportive care for the patient and his or her family is the only treatment.