The epidemiology and mutation types of Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy in Thailand

The epidemiology and mutation types of Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy in Thailand

Purpose Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON), the most common mitochondrial optic neuropathy, causes visual loss, especially in young adults. Due to the absence of epidemiological data in Southeast Asia, we aimed to determine Thai LHON patients’ characteristics (demographic data, mutation type...

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Main Authors: Kanchalika Sathianvichitr, Benjaporn Sigkaman, Niphon Chirapapaisan, Poramaet Laowanapiban, Tanyatuth Padungkiatsagul, Supanut Apinyawasisuk, Juthamat Witthayaweerasak, Wanicha Chuenkongkaew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2022-12-01
Series:Annals of Medicine
Subjects:
G11778A
T14484C
Leber hereditary optic neuropathy
mitochondrial disease
visual loss
Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/07853890.2022.2082517

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