Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease (PMD) in female carriers is the presentation of PMD in some women carrying mutations in the PLP1 gene (Xq22).
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Questions that may be helpful when speaking with your healthcare team
Helpful links for rare disease information and support
Questions that may be helpful when speaking with your healthcare team
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European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
Common questions about Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease in female carriers
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Organizations with approved therapies for this disease
No approved therapies yet
Research is ongoing — 4 companies have orphan drug designations for this disease
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