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Ataxia telangiectasia, also called Louis-Bar syndrome, is an inherited disease that makes the body susceptible to many problems. It typically first appears in childhood. "Ataxia" describes poor muscle control related to a nervous system disorder and "telangiectasia" describes the appearance of spider-like blood vessels in the eyes and skin. Both are characteristics of the disease, along with other problems and risks.
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