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Breeds Affected: Persian and Domestic Shorthair.
A lysosomal storage disease caused by a deficiency of the enzyme lysosomal alpha-mannosidase.
Symptoms (clinical) include infections, skeletal changes, hearing impairment and neurological conditions.
Associated Breed(s):
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Category:
Genetic Diseases
Severity:
Low-Moderate. This disease can cause some discomfort and/or dysfunction in the affected animal. It does not generally affect life expectancy.
Gene:
MAN2B1 on Chromosome A2
Variant Detected:
Deletion of CCAG
Mode of Inheritance:
Recomended Screening:
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