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Duchenne muscular dystrophy risk factors

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Fahimeh Shojaei, M.D.

Overview

Overview

The most potent risk factor in the development of Duchenne muscular dystrophy is consanguinity marriage.

Risk Factors

Risk Factors

The most potent risk factor in the development of Duchenne muscular dystrophy is consanguinity marriage.

References

References

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