International Journal of Nursing Education and Research

Jenifa Rohila Noronha ¹, Sharin Neetal D'souza ¹, S. Shanthi ²

Affiliations
1 Laxmi Memorial College of Nursing, Mangalore, IN
2 Pediatric Nursing Department, Laxmi Memorial College of Nursing, Mangalore, IN

Abstract

Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease (PMD) is a central nervous system disorder in which coordination, motor abilities, and intellectual function are delayed to variable extents. Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease is an inherited condition involving the brain and spinal cord. This report describes about 9 year old child with Pelizaeus Merzbacher disease, which is a rare condition.

Keywords

Pelizaeus–Merzbacher Disease.

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