Infantile axonal neuropathy: A very rare form of progressive nerve damage that starts early in life. The central nervous system is also usually involved. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Infantile axonal neuropathy is available below.
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Infantile axonal neuropathy as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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