Letter to the Editor Regarding Kortazar-Zubizarreta et al. 'The Risk of Transmission of Genetic Prion Diseases Is Greater Than 50%' - PubMed
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- #prion diseases
- #transmission risk
- #genetic counseling
- Letter discusses Kortazar-Zubizarreta et al.'s findings on genetic prion disease transmission risk exceeding 50%.
- Keywords include Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease, fatal familial insomnia, genetic counselling, prion diseases, and transmission rate distortion.
- Conflict of interest noted for J.C. (Director of D-Gen Ltd.) and E.V.M. (received fees and support from multiple pharmaceutical companies).
- Reference to Goldman J.S. and Vallabh S.M.'s work on genetic counseling for prion diseases.