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Cohesive Journal of Microbiology & Infectious Disease

A Mini-Review on Respiratory Complications of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Submission: May 31, 2021; Published: June 15, 2021

DOI: 10.31031/CJMI.2021.05.000612

ISSN: 2578-0190
Volume5 Issue3

Abstract

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare, severe, progressive genetic disorder causing disability and premature death. Mutations in the DMD gene encoding the dystrophin protein leads to the dystrophinopathies DMD. It affects approximately 1 in 3500 to 5000 male births worldwide. Respiratory complications, such as pneumonia and respiratory failure, are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality for patients with DMD. In this mini review, we discuss respiratory care of the patient with DMD.

Keywords: Duchenne muscular dystrophy; Pneumonia; Infections; COVID-19

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