sporadic ALS

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
gptkbp:affects central nervous system
motor neurons
gptkbp:causedBy unknown
gptkbp:diagnosedBy clinical examination
electromyography
nerve conduction studies
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label sporadic ALS
gptkbp:inheritance non-inherited
gptkbp:onset adult
gptkbp:prevalence 90-95% of ALS cases
most common form of ALS
gptkbp:prognosis progressive
fatal
gptkbp:riskFactor age
male sex
environmental factors
gptkbp:symptom difficulty breathing
difficulty speaking
difficulty swallowing
muscle atrophy
muscle weakness
gptkbp:treatment gptkb:edaravone
gptkb:riluzole
supportive care
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lou_Gehrig's_disease
gptkb:SOD1
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5