Hereditary hyperekplexia

What is Hereditary hyperekplexia?

Hereditary hyperekplexia is a hereditary neurological disorder characterized by excessive startle responses.

Other condition names

  • Congenital stiff man syndrome
  • Familial startle disease
  • Hereditary hyperexplexia
  • Kok disease
  • Stiff baby syndrome

Inheritance type

Autosomal dominant, Autosomal recessive

Prevalence

  • Worldwide: <1 in 1,000 000

Age of Onset

  • Infancy
  • Neonatal
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