Exacerbation of Fragile X-associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome in the Context of COVID-19 Infection: A Case Report.

Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) is a late-onset neurodegenerative disorder affecting premutation carriers of the FMR1 gene. This case report presents a 65-year-old male who was diagnosed with FXTAS after presenting with an acute exacerbation of neurological symptoms in the setting of a COVID-19 infection. The case highlights the potential for viral infections to trigger the worsening of FXTAS symptoms and emphasizes the importance of comprehensive evaluation in such scenarios.
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