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Startle Disease (Spanish Greyhound Type)

Description

Startle Disease or Hyperekplexia is an inherited neurologic disorder that affects dogs. 
Affected pups typically present with rigid limbs and tremors when handled between 5-7 days of age, and the symptoms stop when puppies are relaxed or sleeping. 
Puppies are usually unable to stand and are smaller than their normal littermates. They may stop breathing and turn blue while suckling. 
Due to poor quality of life, affected pups are often euthanised within the first few months of life.

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Diseases

Startle Disease (Spanish Greyhound Type)

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Category:

Nervous system / Neurologic - Associated with the brain, spinal cord and nerves

Severity:

Severe. This disease has a high impact on affected animals, either with severe clinical signs causing significant suffering, or carrying a rapidly fatal course.

Gene:

SLC6A5

Variant Detected:

chr21:42583698-42587925: 4.2 kb deletion

Mode of Inheritance:

Autosomal Recessive

OMIA Reference:

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