What is the worst type of Parkinson’s disease?

Written by Marisa Wexler, MS |

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What is the worst type of Parkinson’s disease?

Category: Types

Parkinson’s disease is highly variable, and it doesn’t affect any two people in the same way. Even among people with the same subtype of Parkinson’s, there can be variability in disease symptoms, the age at onset, and rate of disease progression. In general, atypical forms of parkinsonism progress more rapidly than Parkinson’s disease itself.

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About the Author

Marisa Wexler, MS Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.


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