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Progressive Retinal Atrophy (Shetland Sheepdog)
Test Overview:
PRA is characterized by visual impairment due to degeneration of the photoreceptors in the retina, usually leading to blindness. The disease can be subdivided by age at onset and rate of progression.
Category:
Ophthalmologic - Associated with the eyes and associated structures
Gene:
CNGA1
Variant Detected:
c.1752_1755delAACT
Severity:
Low-Moderate. This disease can cause some discomfort and/or dysfunction in the affected animal. It does not generally affect life expectancy.
Mode of Inheritance:
Autosomal Recessive
Research Citation(s):
Anim Genet. 2015 Jul 22. doi: 10.1111
Associated Breed(s):
Shetland Sheepdog,
