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Facts About Friedreich's Ataxia

Internet URL

http://www.mdausa.org/publications/fa-fried.html  External Link

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Muscular Dystrophy Association

Description

First described by German physician Nikolaus Friedreich in 1863, Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) is a rare disease that mainly affects the nervous system and the heart.

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Review Date

3/9/2007