Hereditary Retinal Degeneration PRA (CEP290)

Category:

Ophthalmologic - Associated with the eyes and associated structures

Gene:

CEP290 on B4

Variant Detected:

IVS50 + 9T>G

Severity:

Moderate. This disease can cause significant signs of discomfort and/or dysfunction in affected animals. It may involve relatively high treatment/management costs, and can sometimes reduce life expectancy.

Mode of Inheritance:

Autosomal Recessive

Research Citation(s):

J Hered. 2007 May-Jun;98(3):211-20

Associated Breed(s):

Abyssinian, American Curl, Balinese, Bengal, Cornish Rex, Javanese, Ocicat, Oriental Short Hair, Peterbald, Siamese, Singapura, Snowshoe, Somali , Tonkinese,