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Leigh Disease
A cytochrome-c oxidase deficiency disease characterized by progressive loss of mental and movement abilities. Symptoms usually begin between ages of three months and two years and include loss of appetite, vomiting, irri
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Overview
A cytochrome-c oxidase deficiency disease characterized by progressive loss of mental and movement abilities. Symptoms usually begin between ages of three months and two years and include loss of appetite, vomiting, irri
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