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NINDS Ohtahara Syndrome Information Page: NINDS

Article title: NINDS Ohtahara Syndrome Information Page: NINDS

Main condition: Ohtahara Syndrome

Conditions: Ohtahara Syndrome

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What is Ohtahara Syndrome ?
Ohtahara syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by seizures. The disorder affects newborns, usually within the first three months of life. Individuals with Ohtahara syndrome often have mental retardation or other developmental impairments. The cause of the disorder is unknown.

Is there any treatment?
There is no cure for Ohtahara syndrome. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive. Most drug therapy has limited effect.

What is the prognosis?
Ohtahara syndrome often is fatal. Survivors suffer from severe mental and physical impairment.

What research is being done?
The NINDS conducts and supports an extensive research program on seizures and seizure-related disorders. Much of this research is aimed at increasing scientific understanding of these disorders and finding ways to prevent and treat them.

 Organizations

Epilepsy Foundation
4351 Garden City Drive
Suite 500
Landover, MD 20785-7223
postmaster@efa.org
http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/
Tel: 301-459-3700 800-EFA-1000 (332-1000)
Fax: 301-577-2684

National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
P.O. Box 8923
(100 Route 37)
New Fairfield, CT 06812-8923
orphan@rarediseases.org
http://www.rarediseases.org/
Tel: 203-746-6518 800-999-NORD (6673)
Fax: 203-746-6481

Related NINDS Publications and Information

Seizures and Epilepsy: Hope Through Research
Information booklet on seizures, seizure disorders, and epilepsy compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).

This fact sheet is in the public domain. You may copy it.Provided by:
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD 20892



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