Usher Syndrome

Description

A rare, autosomal recessive inherited syndrome caused by mutations in the CDH23, CLRN1, GPR98, MYO7A, PCDH15, USH1C, USH1G, and USH2A genes. It is characterized by hearing loss or deafness and progressive loss of vision. The loss of vision is the result of retinitis pigmentosa.

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