5 Facts you should know about

Batten Disease

Batten disease is a type of lysosomal storage disorder

Batten disorders all affect the nervous system, and usually are associated with increasing frequency of seizures, movement disorders, altered thought processes, and cognitive decline

Over 400 different errors (mutations) in 13 segments of DNA (genes) have been attributed to various forms of Batten

Children with CLN2 disease commonly experience a complete loss of cognitive abilities, motor function, and vision within the first decade of life

Batten disease progression can be mistaken as side effects from anti-epileptic drugs

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