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MERRF

What is MERRF?

A rare mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation disorder characterized by myoclonic seizures, ataxia, generalized epilepsy, muscle weakness and ragged red fibers in the muscle biopsy.

Other condition names

  • Fukuhara syndrome
  • Myoclonus epilepsy associated with ragged-red fibres

Inheritance type

Mitochondrial inheritance

Age of Onset

  • Adult
  • Childhood
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