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How does a person get huntington's disease?
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Genetic disorder: Huntington's disease named after a long island physician is caused by a dominant gene in either parent it is accompanied by dementia and involuntary movement (chorea).
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Is it possible to get the huntington gene even though there's no family history of the disease?
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Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that can result in abnormal body movements. Will kids get it?
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Is it common for a person with huntington's disease to become agggressive as the disease progresses? Are there meds to help
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