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Alaskan Husky Encephalopathy (AHE) is a severe neurodegenerative disease unique to Alaskan Huskies.
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| specimen | Swab, Blood EDTA, Blood Heparin, Semen, Tissue |
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Informazioni generali
Alaskan Husky Encephalopathy (AHE) is a severe neurodegenerative disease unique to Alaskan Huskies. AHE causes neurological deficits such as seizures and loss of coordination, and is ultimately fatal. The disorder is caused by a recessive mutation to the gene SLC19A3. A related variant of the disorder also occurs in the Yorkshire Terrier, where it is known as Juvenile-Onset Necrotizing Encephalopathy.
Caratteristiche cliniche
Onset of AHE typically occurs before 1 year of age, though symptoms can occasionally present later. The main symptoms of the disease are ataxia (loss of coordination), including hypermetria (over-extending limbs while walking) and poor balance. Affected dogs have difficulty eating, may lose vision, and can experience seizures. Due to poor quality of life, euthanasia may be necessary.
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Pubmed ID: 23469184
Omia ID: 1097