Friedreich ataxia is the most common inherited ataxia in the world, but yet to be reported in black African. We report the first genetically confirmed case in a West African family. Studying genetic diseases in populations with diverse backgrounds may give new insights into their pathophysiology for future therapeutic targets.
Keywords: FXN gene; Friedreich ataxia; Mali; West Africa; genetic epidemiology.
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