Huntington's disease is an inherited disorder with late onset, usually at about 35 years of age. It is a degenerative brain disease with subsequent dementia. The mode of inheritance is autosomal dominant. For more information please contact the Huntington's United Group- Gauteng at 27-11-444-2034.
Huntington United Group: Gauteng
Alice McDonald
13 Davidson Str
Rynfield
Benoni
1501
Tel: (011) 849-4984
Cell: 072 422 1688
Huntington Disease (H.O.P.E.): Kwazulu/Natal
Wendy Robinson
Tel: (031) 701-6992
Huntington Disease: Western Cape
Dr. J. Schronen
P.O Box 44501
Claremont
7735
Tel: (021) 299-6911
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