[en] Atypical myopathy is ais widespread in Europe and has been suspected in Denmark but no cases have been confirmed. This study confirmed cases in this country.
Research center :
FARAH - Fundamental and Applied Research for Animals and Health - ULiège
Disciplines :
Veterinary medicine & animal health
Author, co-author :
Høffer, Sofie Esbjørn
Votion, Dominique ; Université de Liège > Scientifiques attachés au Doyen (F MV)
Anderberg, Marie
BOEMER, François ; Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liège - CHU > Service de génétique
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