Learning About Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

	What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
	What are the symptoms of Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
	How is Duchenne muscular dystrophy diagnosed?
	What is the treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy?
	Is Duchenne muscular dystrophy inherited?
	NHGRI Clinical Research on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
	Additional Resources for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rapidly progressive form of muscular dystrophy that occurs primarily in boys. It is caused by an alteration (mutation) in a gene, called the DMD gene that can be inherited