Leigh disease

Also known as Infantile necrotizing encephalomyelopathy, LEIGH SYNDROME, Leigh's disease (disorder), juvenile subacute necrotizing encephalomyelopathy, subacute necrotizing encephalomyelopathy

mitochondrial metabolism disease characterized by progressive loss of mental and movement abilities. Symptoms usually begin between ages of three months and two years and include loss of appetite, vomiting, irritability and seizure activity