Exacerbation of Fragile X-associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome in the Context of COVID-19 Infection: A Case Report.
Division
Far West
Hospital
MountainView Hospital
Document Type
Case Report
Publication Date
9-23-2024
Keywords
cerebellar ataxia, covid-19, fmr1 gene, fragile x-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome, fxtas (fragile x-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome), neurodegenerative disorder
Disciplines
Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities | Medicine and Health Sciences | Nervous System Diseases | Rehabilitation and Therapy
Abstract
Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) is a late-onset neurodegenerative disorder affecting premutation carriers of the FMR1 gene. This case report presents a 65-year-old male who was diagnosed with FXTAS after presenting with an acute exacerbation of neurological symptoms in the setting of a COVID-19 infection. The case highlights the potential for viral infections to trigger the worsening of FXTAS symptoms and emphasizes the importance of comprehensive evaluation in such scenarios.
Publisher or Conference
Cureus
Recommended Citation
Ghasham H, Heild H, Patel R. Exacerbation of Fragile X-associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome in the Context of COVID-19 Infection: A Case Report. Cureus. 2024;16(9):e69969. Published 2024 Sep 23. doi:10.7759/cureus.69969