Is Tourette syndrome a rare condition?

Andreas Hartmann; Natalia Szejko; Nanette Mol Debes; Andrea E Cavanna; Kirsten Müller-Vahl

doi:10.12688/f1000research.53134.2

Is Tourette syndrome a rare condition?

Andreas Hartmann, Natalia Szejko, Nanette Mol Debes, Andrea E Cavanna, Kirsten Müller-Vahl

Department of Paediatrics

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Abstract

Based on its prevalence, Tourette syndrome cannot be considered a rare condition. However, in this opinion article, we make the claim that it should nonetheless be considered as an orphan or neglected disease.

Original language	English
Article number	434
Journal	F1000Research
Volume	10
Pages (from-to)	434
Number of pages	1
ISSN	2046-1402
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.53134.2
Publication status	Published - 2021

Keywords

Humans
Rare Diseases/epidemiology
Tourette Syndrome/diagnosis
Tics
Rare disease
Orphan disease
Tourette syndrome

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