Disease class: Prion diseases
Disease class: Sleep initiation and maintenance disorders
Also known as
- FFI
This is an inherited prion disease, caused by a mutation to the protein PrPC.
Pathophysiology
- Progressive insomnia
- Worsening sleep deprivation
- Dementia
Prognosis
- The progression of this disease is irreversible and ultimately fatal.
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