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Muscular Dystrophy (Duchenne): Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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Quick summary

X-linked hereditary disorder with progressive muscle weakness. Treated with corticosteroids and new gene therapies (Exondys, Vyondys, Elevidys).

Last updated: 23 July 2026
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Treatment

  • Prednisone/deflazacort.
  • Eteplirsen (Exondys 51).
  • Casimersen (Amondys 45).
  • Elevidys gene therapy.
  • Physical and respiratory therapy.