Juvenile brain disease (JBD)
Juvenile brain disease (JBD)
General description
The affected puppies suffer from epileptic seizures with an early onset at 6-12 weeks of age. The disease progresses rapidly causing irreversible brain damage leading to death.
Breeds
Jack Russell Terrier, Parson Russell Terrier
Order details
| Test number | 8284 |
| Abbreviation | JBD |
| Sample material | 0.5 ml EDTA blood, 2x cheek swab, 1x special swab (eNAT) |
| Test duration | 3-14 working days |
Test specifications
| Symptom complex | neurological |
| Inheritance | autosomal recessive |
| Age of onset | 6-12 weeks |
| Causality | causally |
| Gene | PITRM1 |
| Mutation | DEL |
| Literature | OMIA:002324-9615 |
Detailed description
The juvenile encephalopathy in Russell Terriers is a severe brain disorder with an early onset at 6-12 weeks of age. The affected puppies suffer from epileptic seizures. The disease progresses rapidly causing irreversible brain damage leading to death.
