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.