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Kicherova O.A.

Tyumen State Medical University

Doyan Yu.I.

Tyumen State Medical University

Kicherova K.P.

Tyumen Cardiology Research Center

Reichert L.I.

Tyumen State Medical University

Root V.A.

Tyumen State Medical University

Sporadic form of Guam disease (ALS—parkinsonism—dementia complex)

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Kicherova O.A., Doyan Yu.I., Kicherova K.P., Reichert L.I., Root V.A.

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To cite this article:

Kicherova OA, Doyan YuI, Kicherova KP, Reichert LI, Root VA. Sporadic form of Guam disease (ALS—parkinsonism—dementia complex). S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2025;125(7):135‑141. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/jnevro2025125071135

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