The disease progresses without remission over 10-20 years. Death for most people with Huntington's disease is usually a result of infection, pneumonia, heart failure or choking. Constant nursing care is needed in the later stages of the disease.

Genetic Testing for Huntington's disease

The HD gene was isolated in 1993 and a test is now available that can accurately determine whether a person carries the affected gene. The test is simple to do and involves giving a small amount of blood for analysis. The test cannot predict when symptoms of Huntington's disease will begin. Because there is no cure some people choose not to take the test although it can help an adult decide whether or not to have children.

Famous person with Huntington's disease:

Folk singer Woody Guthrie.

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