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A comprehensive literature review of Wilson Disease in Africa.

Telila Mesfin Tadesse, Olifan Getachew Wakjira, Girma Geta, Gudisa Tolosa, Ibrahim Tikeri, Girma Beressa

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Review in eNeurologicalSci, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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6 authors.

Telila Mesfin TadesseSchool of Medicine, Madda Walabu University, Goba, Ethiopia.
Olifan Getachew WakjiraCollege of Health Science and Medicine, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia.
Girma GetaDepartment of Midwifery, Madda Walabu University, Goba, Ethiopia.
Gudisa TolosaSchool of Medicine, Madda Walabu University, Goba, Ethiopia.
Ibrahim TikeriSchool of Medicine, Madda Walabu University, Goba, Ethiopia.
Girma BeressaDepartment of Public Health, Madda Walabu University, Goba, Ethiopia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Wilson Disease (WD) is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the Methods: This narrative review synthesizes literature on WD epidemiology, diagnosis, and genetics in Africa, focusing on data from countries with published studies such as Morocco and Egypt. Information on clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria (Leipzig scoring, Kayser-Fleischer rings), and genetic profiles was compiled from peer-reviewed articles and case reports. Conclusion: WD is a significant but often overlooked genetic disorder in Africa, where diagnostic challenges and low awareness contribute to underreporting. Available data, primarily from Northern Africa, show a high frequency of consanguinity-related cases and distinct

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AfricaComplicationCopper metabolismEpidemiologyWilson disease

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PMID42889715
PMCPMC13670938

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