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Symptoms
Symptoms of kuru include:Coordination problems, eventually becoming severeDifficulty walking (cerebellar ataxia)Swall...
Causes
Kuru is an extremely rare disease. It is caused by an infectious protein (prion) found in contaminated human brain t...
Tests
A neurological exam may show changes in coordination and walking ability.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have any walking, swallowing, or coordination problems. Kuru is extremely rare.
Basic Info