Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A

Master List of awareness ribbon causes letter A. Each cause (below) has an associated color or pattern and a corresponding link to our awareness pins.

AWARENESS RIBBON CAUSES LETTER A:

AARSKOG SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Aarskog Syndrome - Genetic Diseases are listed by Global Genes®

Aarskog Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Aarskog Syndrome is also known as:

Aarskog Disease
Aarskog-Scott Syndrome
AAS
Faciodigitogenital Syndrome
Faciogenital Dysplasia
FGDY
Scott Aarskog Syndrome

Aarskog Syndrome is a rare genetic condition characterized by short stature and multiple facial, limb and genital abnormalities. Some types of cognitive disorders may occasionally be present. Up to now, the FGD1 gene on the X chromosome is the only gene known to be associated with Aarskog syndrome.
Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ABDOMINAL AORTIC ANEURYSM AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Burgundy Awareness Ribbons for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

ABETALIPOPROTEINEMIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Abetalipoproteinemia - Listed by Global Genes®

Abetalipoproteinemia is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Abetalipoproteinemia is also known as:

ABL
Bassen-Kornzweig Syndrome
Low Density Lipoprotein Deficiency
Microsomal Triglyceride Transfer Protein Deficiency
MTP Deficiency

What is Abetalipoproteinemia?

Abetalipoproteinemia is a rare inherited disorder affecting fat absorption by the intestine and mobilization by the liver. Inability to absorb fat results in deficiencies of lipids and various essential vitamins. Affected individuals experience progressive neurological deterioration, muscle weakness, difficulty walking, and blood abnormalities including a condition in which the red blood cells are malformed resulting in low levels of circulating red blood cells. Affected individuals may also develop degeneration of the retina of the eyes potentially resulting in loss of vision, a condition known as retinitis pigmentosa. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ABLEPHARON MACROSTOMIA SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Ablepharon Macrostomia Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®

Ablepharon Macrostomia Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

What is Ablepharon-Macrostomia Syndrome (AMS)?

Ablepharon-Macrostomia Syndrome (AMS) is an extremely rare inherited disorder characterized by various physical abnormalities affecting the head and facial area, the skin, the fingers, and the genitals. In addition, affected individuals may have malformations of the nipples and the abdominal wall. Infants and children with AMS may also experience delays in language development and, in some cases, mental retardation. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACANTHOCHEILONOMIASIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Acanthocheilonemiasis

Acanthocheilonemiasis is also known as:

Acanthocheilonemiasis Perstans
Dipetalonema Perstans
Dipetalonemiasis
Mansonella Perstans

What is Acanthocheilonemiasis?

Acanthocheilonemiasis is a rare tropical infectious disease caused by a parasite known as Acanthocheilonema perstans, which belongs to a group of parasitic diseases known as filarial diseases. This parasite is found, for the most part, in Africa. Symptoms of infection may include red, itchy skin, abdominal and chest pain, muscular pain, and areas of localized swelling. In addition, the liver and spleen may become abnormally enlarged. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACANTHOSIS NIGRICANS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Acanthosis Nigricans

Acanthosis Nigricans (AN) is also known as:

Acanthosis Nigricans With Insulin Resistance Type A
Acanthosis Nigricans With Insulin Resistance Type B
Benign Acanthosis Nigricans
Drug-induced Acanthosis Nigricans
Hereditary Benign Acanthosis Nigricans
Malignant Acanthosis Nigricans
Pseudoacanthosis Nigricans

What is Acanthosis Nigricans (AN)?

Acanthosis Nigricans (AN) is a skin condition characterized by abnormally increased coloration and "velvety" thickening of the skin, particularly of skin fold regions, such as of the neck and groin and under the arms. Various benign (non-cancerous) forms of AN have been identified in which the disorder may be inherited as a primary condition or associated with various underlying syndromes, an excess accumulation of body fat, or the use of certain medications. In other instances, AN may occur in association with an underlying cancerous tumor. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE FOR ALL / NOT A PARTY ISSUE / A HUMAN ISSUE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Red and Blue Awareness Ribbons for Accessible Healthcare for All / Not a Party Issue / A Human Issue

Cause Classification: Social

ACCIDENTS / UNINTENTIONAL INJURIES AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Black Awareness Ribbons for Accidents / Unintentional Injuries

Cause Classification: Medical

ACERULOPLASMINEMIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Aceruloplasminemia - Listed by Global Genes®

Aceruloplasminemia is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Cause Classification: Medical

ACALASIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Light Blue Awareness Ribbons for Achalasia

Alternate Color: Light Green Awareness Ribbons for Acalaia

Achalasia is also known as:

Cardiospasm
Dyssynergia Esophagus
Esophageal Aperistalsis
Megaesophagus

What is Achalasia?

Achalasia is a rare disorder of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. It is characterized by impaired ability to push food down toward the stomach, failure of the ring-shaped muscle at the bottom of the esophagus, the lower esophageal sphincter, to relax. It is the contraction and relaxation of the sphincter that moves food through the tube. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACHARD THIERS SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Achard Thiers Syndrome

Achard Thiers Syndrome is also known as:

Diabetic Bearded Woman Syndrome

What is Achard Thiers Syndrome?

Achard-Thiers Syndrome is a rare disorder that occurs primarily in postmenopausal women and is characterized by type 2 (insulin-resistant) diabetes mellitus and signs of androgen excess. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACHONDROGENESIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Ribbons for Achondrogenesis - Listed by Global Genes®

Achondrogenesis is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Achondrogenesis is also known as:

Achondrogenesis Type IA (Houston-Harris Type)
Achondrogenesis Type IB (Fraccaro Type)
Achondrogenesis Type II (Langer-Saldino Type)

What is Achondrogenesis?

Achondrogenesis is a group of rare skeletal dysplasias characterized by extreme shortening of the arms and legs in relation to the trunk, abnormal development of ribs, vertebra and other skeletal abnormalities. The health problems associated with these conditions are life-threatening and most affected infants are stillborn or die shortly after birth due to respiratory failure. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACHONDROPLASIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Green Awareness Ribbons for Achondroplasia

Achondroplasia is also known as:

ACH
Achondroplastic Dwarfism
Dwarf, Achondroplastic

What is Achondroplasia?

Achondroplasia is the most commonly occurring abnormality of bone growth, occurring in approximately 1 in 20,000-30,000 live births. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACID ATTACKS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Light Blue Awareness Ribbons for Acid Attacks

Cause Classification: Medical

Cause Classification: Social

ACID SPHINGOMYELINASE DEFICIENCY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency - Listed by Global Genes®

Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD) is also known as:

ASMD
ASM Deficiency
Acid Sphingomyelinase-Deficient Niemann-Pick Disease
ASM-Deficient Niemann-Pick Disease

Subdivisions of Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency

Niemann-Pick Disease Type A (NPD-A)
Niemann-Pick Disease Type B (NPD-B)

What is Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency?

Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD) is a rare progressive genetic disorder that results from a deficiency of the enzyme acid sphingomyelinase, which is required to break down a fatty substance called sphingomyelin. Consequently, sphingomyelin and other substances accumulate in various tissues of the body. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACOUSTIC NEUROMA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Acoustic Neuroma

Acoustic Neuroma is also known as:

Acoustic Neurilemoma
Acoustic Neurinoma
Fibroblastoma, Perineural
Neurinoma of the Acoustic Nerve
Neurofibroma of the Acoustic Nerve
Schwannoma of the Acoustic Nerve
Vestibular Schwannoma

What is Acoustic Neuroma?

Acoustic Neuroma, also known as a vestibular schwannoma, is a rare benign (non-cancerous) growth that develops on the eighth cranial nerve. This nerve runs from the inner ear to the brain and is responsible for hearing and balance. Although there is no standard or typical pattern of symptom development, hearing loss in one ear is the initial symptom in approximately 90 percent of affected individuals. Additional common findings include ringing in the ears and dizziness or imbalance. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACQUIRED AGRANULOCYTOSIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Acquired Agranulocytosis

Acquired Agranulocytosis is also known as:

Agranulocytic Angina
Granulocytopenia, Primary
Neutropenia, Malignant

What is Acquired Agranulocytosis?

Acquired agranulocytosis is a rare, drug-induced blood disorder that is characterized by a severe reduction in the number of white blood cells in the circulating blood. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACQUIRED APLASTIC ANEMIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Red and White Pinstripes Awareness Ribbons for Acquired Aplastic Anemia

Acquired Aplastic Anemia is also known as:

Idiopathic Aplastic Anemia
Immune Aplastic Anemia

What is Acquired Aplastic Anemia?

Acquired Aplastic Anemia is a rare, serious blood disorder, due to failure of the bone marrow's failure to produce blood cells. Bone marrow is the spongy substance found in the center of the bones of the body, in adults mainly the spine, pelvis, and large bones of the legs. The bone marrow contains hematopoietic stem cells. Stem cells can produce more stem cells and also differentiate and proliferate, giving rise to red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. In acquired aplastic anemia, an almost complete absence of hematopoietic stem cells results in low levels of red and white blood cells and platelets. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACQUIRED HEMOPHILIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Red Awareness Ribbons for Acquired Hemophilia

Acquired Hemophilia (AH) is also known as:

Acquired Hemophilia A (AHA)
Acquired Hemophilia B (AHB)

What is Acquired Hemophilia (AH)?

Acquired Hemophilia (AH) is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by bleeding that occurs in patients with a personal and family history negative for hemorrhages. Autoimmune disorders occur when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells or tissue. In AH, the body produces antibodies that attack clotting factors, most often factor VIII. Clotting factors are specialized proteins required for the blood to clot normally. Consequently, affected individuals develop complications associated with abnormal, uncontrolled bleeding into the muscles, skin and soft tissue and during surgery or following trauma.

ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME / AIDS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Red Awareness Ribbons for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome / AIDS

Cause Classification: Medical

ACQUIRED LIPODYSTROPHY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Acquired Lipodystrophy - Listed by Global Genes®

Acquired Lipodystrophy is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Acquired Lipodystrophy is also known as:

Generalized Lipodystrophy, Acquired (AGL; Lawrence Syndrome)
Partial Lipodystrophy, Acquired (APL; Barraquer-Simons Syndrome)
High Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) Induced Lipodystrophy (LD-HIV)
Localized Lipodystrophy

What is Acquired Lipodystrophy?

Lipodystrophy, acquired is a general term for types of lipodystrophy that are not inherited, but rather acquired at some point during life. Acquired lipodystrophies do not have a direct genetic cause, but rather many different factors may be involved. Subtypes of acquired lipodystrophy include acquired generalized lipodystrophy (Lawrence Syndrome), acquired partial lipodystrophy (Barraquer-Simons Syndrome), localized lipodystrophy, and high active antiretroviral induced lipodystrophy, which may develop in HIV-infected individuals undergoing a specific form of treatment. Onset of acquired forms of lipodystrophy can occur during childhood, adolescence or adulthood. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACQUIRED NEUROMYOTONIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Acquired Neuromyotonia

Acquired Neuromyotonia is also known as:

Continuous Muscle Fiber Activity Syndrome
Isaacs-Merten Syndrome
Isaacs' Syndrome
Quantal Squander

What is Acquired Neuromyotonia?

Acquired Neuromyotonia is an inflammatory disorder characterized by abnormal nerve impulses from the peripheral nerves that result in continuous muscle fiber activity. Affected individuals often experience progressive muscle stiffness and cramping especially in the hands and feet, increased sweating, and delayed muscle relaxation. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACQUIRED PURE RED CELL APLASIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Red Awareness Ribbons for Acquired Pure Red Cell Aplasia

Acquired Pure Red Cell Aplasia is also known as:

PRCA
Pure Red Blood Cell Aplasia

What is Acquired Pure Red Cell Aplasia?

Acquired Pure Red Cell Aplasia is a rare bone marrow disorder characterized by an isolated decline of red blood cells produced by the bone marrow. Affected individuals may experience fatigue, lethargy, and/or abnormal paleness of the skin. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACQUIRED SYPHILIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Acquired Syphilis

Acquired Syphilis is also known as:

Lues, Acquired
Venereal Disease

Subdivisions of Acquired Syphilis

Neurosyphilis

What is Acquired Syphilis?

Syphilis is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium treponema pallidum. It is transmitted by direct contact with an infected lesion, usually through sexual intercourse. When untreated, Syphilis progresses through primary, secondary and latent stages. The early stages of syphilis may not have any detectable symptoms. In some cases, symptoms can remain dormant for years. Eventually any tissue or vascular organ in the body may be affected. Syphilis may also be acquired by the fetus in the uterus, known as Congenital Syphilis. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACROCALLOSAL SYNDROME, SCHINZEL TYPE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Acrocallosal Syndrome, Schinzel Type - Listed by Global Genes®

Acrocallosal Syndrome, Schinzel Type is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Acrocallosal Syndrome, Schinzel Type is also known as:

Absence of Corpus Callosum, Schinzel Type
ACLS
ACS
Hallux Duplication, Postaxial Polydactyly, and Absence of Corpus Callosum
Schinzel Acrocallosal Syndrome

What is Acrocallosal Syndrome, Schinzel Type?

Acrocallosal Syndrome, Schinzel type is a rare genetic disorder that is apparent at birth. Associated symptoms and findings may be variable, including among affected members of the same family. However, the disorder is typically characterized by underdevelopment or absence of the thick band of nerve fibers joining the two hemispheres of the brain and moderate to severe mental retardation. In addition, many affected individuals have malformations of the skull and facial region and/or distinctive abnormalities of the fingers and toes. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACRODERMATITIS ENTEROPATHICA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Acrodermatitis Enteropathica - Listed by Global Genes®

Acrodermatitis Enteropathica is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Acrodermatitis Enteropathica is also known as:

AE
Brandt Syndrome
Danbolt-Cross Syndrome
Zinc Deficiency, Congenital

What is Acrodermatitis Enteropathica (AE)?

Acrodermatitis Enteropathica (AE) is a disorder of zinc metabolism that occurs in one of three forms: an inborn form and two acquired forms. The inborn form of AE is a rare genetic disorder characterized by intestinal abnormalities that lead to the inability to absorb zinc from the intestine. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACRODYSOSTOSIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Acrodysostosis - Listed by Global Genes®

Acrodysostosis is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Acrodysostosis is also known as:

Acrodysostosis with or without Hormone Resistance
Arkless-Graham Syndrome
Maroteaux-Malamut Syndrome

What is Acrodysostosis?

Acrodysostosis is a rare genetic disorder characterized by skeletal malformations, growth delays, short stature, and distinctive facial features caused, in part, by underdeveloped of certain facial bones, particularly those in the middle portion of the face. A characteristic symptom is abnormally small hands and feet with short, stubby fingers and toes that may affect all or some of the fingers and toes. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACROMEGALY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Acromegaly

Acromegaly is also known as:

Acromesomelic Dwarfism

Subdivisions of Acromegaly

Acromesomelic Dysplasia, Maroteaux Type
Acromesomelic Dysplasia, Osebold-Remondini Type
Acromesomelic Dysplasia with Genital Anomalies
Fibular Hypoplasia and Complex Brachydactyly (Du Pan Syndrome)
Grebe Dysplasia (including Hunter-Thompson Type)

What is Acromegaly?

Acromesomelic Dysplasia is an extremely rare, inherited, progressive skeletal disorder that results in a particular form of short stature known as short-limb dwarfism. The disorder is characterized by acromelia and mesomelia. Mesomelia describes the shortening of the bones of the forearms and lower legs relative to the upper parts of those limbs. Acromelia is the shortening of the bones of the hands and feet. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACROMESOMELIC DYSPLASIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Acromesomelic Dysplasia

Acromesomelic Dysplasia is also known as:

Acromesomelic Dwarfism

Subdivisions of Acromesomelic Dysplasia

Acromesomelic Dysplasia Campailla Martinelli Type
Acromesomelic Dysplasia Hunter Thompson Type
Acromesomelic Dysplasia Maroteaux Type
Chondrodysplasia Acromesomelic with Genital Anomalies
Chondrodysplasia, Grebe Type

What is Acromesomelic Dysplasia?

Acromesomelic Dysplasia describes a group of extremely rare, inherited, progressive skeletal conditions that result in a particular form of short stature, called short-limb dwarfism. The short stature is the result of unusually short forearms and forelegs and abnormal shortening of the bones in the hands and feet. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACROMICRIC DYSPLASIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Acromicric Dysplasia - Listed by Global Genes®

Acromicric Dysplasia is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Acromicric Dysplasia is also known as:

Acromicric Skeletal Dysplasia

What is Acromicric Dysplasia?

Acromicric Dysplasia is an extremely rare inherited disorder characterized by abnormally short hands and feet, growth retardation and delayed bone maturation leading to short stature, and mild facial abnormalities. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACTH DEFICIENCY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for ACTH Deficiency - Listed by Global Genes®

ACTH Deficiency is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

ACTH Deficiency is also known as:

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Deficiency, Isolated

What is ACTH Deficiency?

ACTH Deficiency arises as a result of decreased or absent production of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) by the pituitary gland. A decline in the concentration of ACTH in the blood leads to a reduction in the secretion of adrenal hormones, resulting in adrenal insufficiency. Adrenal insufficiency leads to weight loss, lack of appetite, weakness, nausea, vomiting, and low blood pressure. Because these symptoms are so general, the diagnosis is sometimes delayed or missed entirely. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACUTE DISSEMINATED ENCEPHALOMYELITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Black and White Awareness Ribbons for Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis

Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is also known as:

ADEM

What is Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)?

Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a neurological, immune-mediated disorder in which widespread inflammation of the brain and spinal cord damages tissue known as white matter. White matter is tissue composed of nerve fibers, many of which are covered by a collection of fats and proteins known as myelin. Damage to the myelin sheath affects the nerve’s ability to transmit information and potentially can cause a wide range of neurological symptoms. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACUTE EOSINOPHILIC PNEUMONIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Acute Eosnophilic Pneumonia

Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia (AEP) is also known as:

AEP
IAEP
Idiopathic Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia

What is Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia (AEP)?

Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia (AEP) is a rare disorder characterized by the rapid accumulation of eosinophils in the lungs. Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell and are part of the immune system. They are usually produced in response to allergens, inflammation or infection and are particularly active in the respiratory tract. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACUTE FLACID MYOLITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Gray Awareness Ribbons for Acute Flacid Mylolitis

Cause Classification: Medical

ACUTE INTERMITTENT PORPHYRIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Acute Intermittent Porphyria - Listed by Global Genes®

Acute Intermittent Porphyria is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Cause Classification: Medical

ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA, ADULT / ALL AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Orange Awareness Ribbons for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Adult / ALL

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is also known as:

ALL
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia

What is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)?

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. ALL may develop in children or adults. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia spreads to the blood fairly quickly, and then may spread to other areas of the body such as the lymph nodes, liver, spleen, central nervous system, and testicles (in males). Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA, CHILDHOOD / ALL AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Orange Awareness Ribbons for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Childhood / ALL

Alternate Color: Gold Awareness Ribbons for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Childhood / ALL

Cause Classification: Medical

ACUTE MOTOR AXONAL NEUROPATHY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Purple and Blue Ribbons for Acute Motor Axonal Neuropathy

Cause Classification: Medical

ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA, ADULT / AML AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Orange Awareness Ribbons for Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Adult / AML

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Adult is also known as:

Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
Acute Nonlymphocytic Leukemia
AML

What is Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Adult?

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Adult is a group of blood and bone marrow cancers. This disorder is characterized by incomplete maturation of blood cells and reduced production of other normal hematopoietic stem cells. In AML, a change in the genetic material (DNA) of a single immature cell, called a blast cell or a myeloblast cell causes the altered cell to continually reproduce itself. Eventually, these altered cells crowd out normal, healthy cells in the marrow. They also cause damage and scarring in the marrow, further disrupting the production of red cells, white cells, and platelets. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA, CHILDHOOD / AML AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Orange Awareness Ribbons for Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Childhood / AML

Alternate Color: Gold Awareness Ribbons for Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Childhood, AML

What is Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Childhood?

Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), also called acute myelogenous leukemia, is a type of blood cancer. It is a quickly progressing disease in which too many abnormal white blood cells are found in the bone marrow, the soft, spongy center of long bones. In AML, myeloid stem cells become immature white blood cells called myeloblasts or “blasts.” These blasts do not become healthy white blood cells. Instead, they build up in the bone marrow, so there is less room for healthy white blood cells, red blood cells and platelets. In addition, these abnormal cells are unable to fight off infection. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACUTE POSTERIOR MULTIFOCAL PLACOID PIGMENT EPITHELIOPATHY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy

Epitheliopathy, Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment (APMPPE) is also known as:

Acute Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy
Acute Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy
AMPPE
APMPPE
Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy

What is Epitheliopathy, Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment (APMPPE)?

Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE) is a rare eye disorder of unknown cause. The disorder is characterized by the impairment of central vision in one eye but, within a few days, the second eye may also become affected. In most cases, the disorder resolves within a few weeks without loss of clearness of vision. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME / ARDS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Awareness Ribbons for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome / ARDS

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is also known as:

Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
ARDS
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema
Increased-Permeability Pulmonary Edema

What is Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)?

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a type of severe, acute lung dysfunction affecting all or most of both lungs that occurs as a result of illness or injury. Although it is sometimes called adult respiratory distress syndrome, it may also affect children. ARDS is a buildup of fluid in the small air sacs in the lungs. This makes it difficult for oxygen to get into the bloodstream. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ADAMS OLIVER SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Adams Oliver Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®

Adams Oliver Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Adams Oliver Syndrome is also known as:

Absence Defect of Limbs, Scalp and Skull
Aplasia Cutis Congenita with Terminal Transverse Limb Defects
Congenital Scalp Defects with Distal Limb Reduction Anomalies

What is Adams Oliver Syndrome?

Adams-Oliver Syndrome (AOS) is an extremely rare inherited disorder characterized by defects of the scalp and abnormalities of the fingers, toes, arms, and/or legs. In infants with Adams-Oliver syndrome, scalp defects are present at birth and may include one or multiple hairless scarred areas that may have abnormally wide blood vessels directly under the affected skin. In severe cases, an underlying defect of the bones of the skull may also be present. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ADDICTION AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Red Awareness Ribbons for Addiction

Cause Classification: Medical

Cause Classification: Social

ADDICTION AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Turquoise Awareness Ribbons for Addiction Recovery

Cause Classification: Medical

Cause Classification: Social

ADDISON'S DISEASE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Light Blue Awareness Ribbons for Addison's Disease

Cause Classification: Medical

ADENOCARCINOID TUMORS / ADENOCARCINOID CANCER AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Adenocarcinoid Tumors / Adenocarcinoid Cancer

Cause Classification: Medical

ADENOID CYSTIC CARCINOMA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Red and White Pinstripes Awareness Ribbons for Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma / ACC

Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (ACC) is also known as:

ACC
Adenocystic Carcinoma
Cribriform Carcinoma
Cylindroma

What is Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (ACC)?

Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (ACC) is a relatively rare form of cancer that most commonly develops in the salivary glands or other regions of the head and neck. In some cases, ACC may arise in other primary sites, such as the skin, breast, neck of the uterus in females, prostate gland in males, or other areas. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ADENOSARCOMA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Yellow Awareness Ribbons for Adenosarcoma

Cause Classification: Yellow

ADENYLOSUCCINATE LYASE DEFICIENCY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Adenylosuccinate Lyase Deficiency - Listed by Global Genes®

Adenylosuccinate Lyase Deficiency is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Adenylosuccinate Lyase Deficiency (ASLD) is also known as:

Adenylosuccinase Deficiency
Succinylpurinemic Autism

Subdivisions of Adenylosuccinate Lyase Deficiency (ASLD)

Adenylosuccinate Lyase Deficiency Type I
Adenylosuccinate Lyase Deficiency Type II
Adenylosuccinate Lyase Deficiency Type III
Adenylosuccinate Lyase Deficiency Type IV

What is Adenylosuccinate Lyase Deficiency?

Adenylosuccinate Lyase Deficiency (ASLD) is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder due to a lack of the enzyme adenylosuccinate lyase (ASL). The defect is characterized by the appearance of two unusual chemicals, succinylaminoimidazole carboxamide riboside (SAICA riboside) and succinyladenosine, in cerebrospinal fluid, in urine and, to a much smaller extent, in plasma. These compounds, which are never found in healthy individuals, are formed from the two natural compounds acted upon by the enzyme. As a rule, symptoms usually include some of the following: psychomotor retardation, autistic features, epilepsy, axial hypotonia with peripheral hypertonia, muscle wasting, and secondary feeding problems. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ADHESIONS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Burgundy Awareness Ribbons for Adhesions

Cause Classification: Medical

ADIE SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Adie Syndrome

Adie Syndrome is also known as:

Adie's Pupil
Adie's Syndrome
Adie's Tonic Pupil
Holmes-Adie Syndrome
Tonic Pupil Syndrome

What is Adie Syndrome?

Adie Syndrome, or Holmes-Adie syndrome, is a rare neurological disorder affecting the pupil of the eye. In most patients the pupil is larger than normal and slow to react in response to direct light. Absent or poor tendon reflexes are also associated with this disorder. In most individuals, the cause is unknown, but Adie syndrome can occur as due to other conditions such as trauma, surgery, lack of blood flow or infection. In rare cases localized disturbance of sweat secretion is associated with Adie Syndrome (Ross Syndrome). Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ADIPOSIS DOLOROSA / DERCUM'S DISEASE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Yellow and Blue Awareness Ribbons for Adipposis Dolorosa / Dercum's Disease

Adiposis Dolorosa is also known as:

Dercum Disease
Dercum’s Disease

What is Adiposis Dolorosa?

Adiposis Dolorosa is a rare condition characterized by the growth of multiple, painful, lipomas (benign, fatty tumors). The lipomas may occur anywhere on the body and can cause severe pain. It usually occurs in adults, and women are more commonly affected than men. Adiposis dolorosa is chronic and tends to be progressive. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ADOLESCENT CANCER / TEEN CANCER AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue and White Awareness Ribbons for Adolescent Cancer / Teen Cancer

What is Adolescent Cancer / Teen Cancer?

About 70,000 young people (ages 15-39) are diagnosed with cancer each year in the United States, accounting for about 5 percent of cancer diagnoses in the United States. This is about six times the number of cancers diagnosed in children ages 0-14. Young adults are more likely than either younger children or older adults to be diagnosed with certain cancers, such as Hodgkin lymphoma, testicular cancer, and sarcomas. However, the incidence of specific cancer types varies according to age. Leukemia, lymphoma, testicular cancer, and thyroid cancer are the most common cancers among 15-24-year-olds. Among 25-39-year-olds, breast cancer and melanoma are the most common. Evidence suggests that some cancers in adolescents and young adults may have unique genetic and biological features. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ADOPTION AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

White Awareness Ribbons for Adoption

Cause Classification: Social

ADOPTIVE PARENTS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Yellow Awareness Ribbons for Adoptive Parents

Cause Classification: Social

ADRENAL CANCER AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Green Awareness Ribbons for Adrenal Cancer

Cause Classification: Medical

ADRENAL CORTICAL CANCER AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Teal Awareness Ribbons for Adrenal Cortical Cancer

Cause Classification: Medical

ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Light Blue Awareness Ribbons for Adrenal Insufficiency

Cause Classification: Medical

ADRENOCORTICAL CARCINOMA, ADULT AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Green Awareness Ribbons for Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Adult

What is Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Adult

Adrenocortical Carcinoma is a rare disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the outer layer of the adrenal gland Adrenocortical carcinoma is also called cancer of the adrenal cortex. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ADRENOCORTICAL CARCINOMA, CHILDHOOD AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Green Awareness Ribbons for Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Childhood

Gold Awareness Ribbons for Adrenocorticol Carcinoma, Childhood

What is Adrenocortical Carcinoma, Childhood?

Adrenal cancer is a rare form of cancer that occurs due to abnormal and uncontrolled cell growth in the adrenal glands.

There are three different types of adrenal cancer which vary by location and the age at which they are often diagnosed:

Adrenocortical Carcinoma - The most common type of adrenal cancer which develops in the adrenal cortex (outer part of adrenal gland)
Neuroblastoma - A childhood cancer that begins in the adrenal medulla (the inner part of the adrenal gland)
Pheochromocytoma - A neuroendocrine tumor that begins in the adrenal medulla

The signs and symptoms associated with the condition largely depend on if the cancer is 'functioning' (producing hormones) or 'nonfunctioning' (not producing hormones) and which hormones are present in excess. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ADRENOLEUKODYSTROPHY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue and Green Awareness Ribbons for Adrenoleukodystrophy

Adrenoleukodystrophy is also known as:

Addison Disease with Cerebral Sclerosis
Adrenomyeloneuropathy
ALD
AMN
Bronze Schilder Disease
Melanodermic Leukodystrophy
Schilder Disease
Siemerling-Creutzfeldt Disease
Sudanophilic Leukodystrophy
X-ALD

What is Adrenoleukodystrophy?

Adrenoleukodystrophy is an X-linked recessive genetic disorder caused by an abnormality in the ABCD1 gene on the X chromosome. This condition affects the white matter of the nervous system and the adrenal cortex. Some affected individuals have adrenal insufficiency, leading to abnormalities in blood pressure, heart rate, sexual development and reproduction. Some of those affected experience serious neurological problems that can affect mental function and lead to disability and reduced life span. This condition has been categorized into six types based on symptoms and age of onset: childhood cerebral ALD, adolescent cerebral ALD, adrenomyeloneuropathy, adult cerebral ALD, adrenal insufficiency only and ALD that occurs in females. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ADULT LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA / ALL AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Orange Awareness Ribbons for Adult Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)

Adult Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is also known as:

Adult NCL
ANCL
Kufs Syndrome
Kufs Disease
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis, Adult Type

What is Adult Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)?

Adult Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (ANCL) is a general term for several rare genetic disorders that belong to a group of progressive, degenerative neurometabolic disorders known as the neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCLs). These disorders share certain similar symptoms and are distinguished in part by the age at which such symptoms appear. The NCLs as a group are characterized by abnormal accumulation of certain fatty, granular substances within nerve cells of the brain as well as other tissues of the body. This is accompanied by progressive deterioration of certain areas of the brain, neurological impairment, and other characteristic symptoms and physical findings. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ADULT NEURONAL CEROID LIPOFUSCINOSIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Adult Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis

Adult Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis is also known as:

Adult NCL
ANCL
CLN4 Disease, Adult Autosomal Dominant
Kuf's Disease
Kufs Disease
Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 4

Subdivisions of Adult Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis

Autosomal Recessive Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis 4A

What is Adult Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis?

Adult Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis is a rare condition that affects the nervous system. Signs and symptoms usually begin around age thirty, but they can develop anytime between adolescence and late adulthood. There are two forms of Adult Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis that are differentiated by their underlying genetic cause, mode of inheritance and certain symptoms. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ADULT ONSET STILL'S DISEASE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Red Awareness Ribbons for Adult Onset Still's Diseases

Adult Onset Still’s Disease (AOSD) is also known as:

Adult Still's Disease
AOSD
Wissler-Fanconi Syndrome

What is Adult Onset Still’s Disease (AOSD)?

Adult Onset Still's Disease (AOSD) is a rare inflammatory disorder that affects the entire body. Affected individuals may develop episodes of high, spiking fevers, a pink or salmon colored rash, joint pain, muscle pain, a sore throat and other symptoms associated with systemic inflammatory disease. In some individuals, the disorder appears suddenly, disappears almost as quickly and may not return. In other people, adult onset Still's disease is a chronic, potentially disabling, condition. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ADULT POLYGLUCOSAN BODY DISEASE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease - Listed by Global Genes®

Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease (APBD) is also known as:

APBD
Polyglucosan Body Disease, Adult Form

What is Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease (APBD)?

Adult Polyglucosan Body Disease (APBD) is a rare, genetic disorder characterized by a deficiency of glycogen-branching enzyme, resulting in the accumulation of polyglucosan bodies in muscle, nerve and various other tissues of the body. APBD may be characterized by dysfunction of the central and peripheral nervous systems. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ADULT STEM CELL DONOR AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Lime Green and Aqua Awareness Ribbons for Adult Stem Cell Donor

Cause Classification: Medical

ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

White Awareness Ribbons for Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

Alternate Color: Teal Awareness Ribbons for Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse

Cause Classification: Social

AEC SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for AEC Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®

AEC Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

AEC Syndrome is also known as:

Ankyloblepharon-Ectodermal Defects-Cleft Lip/Palate
Ankyloblepharon-Ectodermal Dysplasia-Cleft Lip/Palate Syndrome
Hay-Wells Syndrome
Rapp-Hodgkin Syndrome

What is AEC Syndrome?

Ankyloblepharon-Ectodermal Dysplasia-Cleft Lip/Palate (AEC) Syndrome, which is also known as Hay-Wells syndrome, is a rare disorder characterized by a wide variety of symptoms that can affect the skin, hair, nails, teeth, certain glands, and the hands and feet. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

AFRICAN IRON OVERLOAD AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for African Iron Overload - Listed by Global Genes®

African Iron Overload is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

African Iron Overload is also known as:

African Siderosis
Bantu Siderosis

What is African Iron Overload?

African Iron Overload is a rare disorder characterized abnormally elevated levels of iron in the body. The name originates from the initial description of this entity in sub-Saharan Africa, in communities where affected individuals drink a traditional, homemade beer that contains a high amount of iron. Symptoms can include the accumulation of fibrous tissue in the liver and, eventually, scarring of the liver. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

AGAMMAGLOBULINEMIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Agammglobulinemia - Listed by Global Genes®

Agammaglobulinemia is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Agammaglobulinemia is also known as:

Hypogammaglobulinemia

Subdivisions of Agammaglobulinemia

Autosomal Recessive Agammaglobulinemia
X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia with Growth Hormone Deficiency
X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia (XLA)

What is Agammaglobulinemia?

Agammaglobulinemia is a group of inherited immune deficiencies characterized by a low concentration of antibodies in the blood due to the lack of particular lymphocytes in the blood and lymph. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

AGENESIS OF CORPUS CALLOSUM AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Silver Awareness Ribbons for Agenesis of Corpus Callosum

Agenesis of Corpus Callosum is also known as:

ACC
Corpus Callosum, Agenesis

Subdivisions of Agenesis of Corpus Callosum (ACC)

Acquired Form of ACC
Aicardi Syndrome
Autosomal Recessive Inheritance ACC (e.g. Andermann syndrome)
X-Linked Dominant Inheritance ACC (e.g. ARX)

What is Agenesis of Corpus Callosum (ACC)?

Agenesis of Corpus Callosum (ACC) is a rare disorder that is present at birth. It is characterized by a partial or complete absence of an area of the brain that connects the two cerebral hemispheres. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

AGENT ORANGE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Orange Awareness Ribbons for Agent Orange

Cause Classification: Medical

AHUMADA DEL CASTILLO SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Ahumada Del Castillo Syndrome

Ahumada-Del Castillo Syndrome is also known as:

Amenorrhea-Galactorrhea-FSH Decrease Syndrome
Argonz-Del Castillo Syndrome
Galactorrhea-Amenorrhea without Pregnancy
Nonpuerperal Galactorrhea-Amenorrhea

What is Ahumada-Del Castillo Syndrome?
Ahumada-Del Castillo Syndrome is a rare endocrine disorder affecting adult females, which is characterized by impairment in the function of the pituitary and hypothalamus glands. Symptoms may include the production of breast milk not associated with nursing and the absence of menstrual periods due to the lack of monthly ovulation. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

AICARDI GOUTIERES SYNDROME DISORDER AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Awareness Ribbons for Aicardi Goutieres Syndrome Disorder

Cause Classification: Medical

AICARDI SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Purple Awareness Ribbons for Aicardi Syndrome

Aicardi Syndromeis also known as:

Agenesis of Corpus Callosum with Chorioretinitis Abnormality
Agenesis of Corpus Callosum with Infantile Spasms and Ocular Anomalies
Callosal Agenesis and Ocular Abnormalities
Chorioretinal Anomalies with ACC
Corpus Callosum, Agenesis of Chorioretinal Abnormality

What is Aicardi Syndrome?
Aicardi Syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder. Almost all people with Aicardi Syndrome are females. Individuals with Aicardi syndrome have agenesis of the corpus callosum, chorioretinal lacunae and seizures. Agenesis of the corpus callosum means that the structure that connects the right half of the brain with the left half of the brain (corpus callosum) does not develop normally. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

AIDS DYSMOPHIC SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome

AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome is also known as:

Dysmorphic Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Dysmorphic AIDS
Fetal Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Fetal AIDS Infection
Fetal Effects of AIDS
HIV Embryopathy
Perinatal AIDS

What is AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome?
The term "AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome" or "HIV Embryopathy" has been used by some researchers to describe specific facial malformations, an unusually small head, and growth deficiency in some infants infected with HIV. Such craniofacial abnormalities have included a prominent, boxlike forehead, large, wide eyes; a flattened nasal bridge, and an unusually pronounced philtrum, which is the vertical groove in the center of the upper lip. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

CATEGORIES

Immune System Diseases

Cause Classification: Medical

Yellow Awareness Ribbons for AIDS Related Kaposi Sarcoma

What is AIDS-Related Cancer - Kaposi Sarcoma?
Kaposi Sarcoma is a disease in which malignant lesions (cancer) can form in the skin, mucous membranes, lymph nodes, and other organs. The lesions are usually purple and are made of cancer cells, new blood vessels, red blood cells, and white blood cells. Kaposi Sarcoma is different from other cancers in that lesions may begin in more than one place in the body at the same time. Human herpesvirus-8 (HHV-8) is found in the lesions of all patients with Kaposi sarcoma. This virus is also called Kaposi Sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV). Most people with HHV-8 do not get Kaposi Sarcoma. People with HHV-8 are more likely to develop Kaposi Sarcoma if their immune system is weakened by disease, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), or by drugs given after an organ transplant. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

CATEGORIES

Congenital and Genetic Diseases
Rare Cancers
Viral infections

Cause Classification: Medical

Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors

Lime Green Awareness Ribbons for AIDS Related Lymphoma

What is AIDS-Related Lymphoma?
AIDS-Related Lymphoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system of patients who have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). A weakened immune system is unable to fight infection and disease. People with HIV disease have an increased risk of infection and lymphoma or other types of cancer. Sometimes, people are diagnosed with AIDS and AIDS-related lymphoma at the same time. AIDS-Related Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymph system.

CATEGORIES

Rare Cancers

Cause Classification: Medical

Cross Reference: Cancer Causes And Their Associated Cancer Ribbon Colors

Lime Green Awareness Ribbons for AIDS Related Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma

What is AIDS-Related Primary CNS Lymphoma?
Primary Central Nervous System (CNS) Lymphoma is defined as lymphoma limited to the cranial-spinal axis without systemic disease. An increasing incidence of this disease has been seen among patients with AIDS and among other immunocompromised persons. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ALAD PORPHYRIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for ALAD Porphyria - Listed by Global Genes®
ALAD Porphyria is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

ALAD Porphyria is also known as:

ADP
ALAD Deficiency
ALA-Dehydratase Deficient Porphyria
Delta-Aminolevulinate Dehydratase Deficiency
Doss Porphyria
Porphyria of Doss

What is ALAD Porphyria?
ALAD Porphyria is a very rare genetic metabolic disease characterized by almost complete deficiency of the enzyme delta-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) dehydratase. Deficiency of this enzyme leads to the accumulation of the porphyrin precursor ALA, which can potentially result in a variety of symptoms. Symptoms usually come from the neurological and gastrointestinal systems. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ALAGILLE SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Alagille Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Alagille Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Alagille Syndrome is also known as:

Alagille-Watson Syndrome
Arteriohepatic Dysplasia
Cholestasis with Peripheral Pulmonary Stenosis
Syndromic Bile Duct Paucity

What is Alagille Syndrome?
Alagille Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that can affect multiple organ systems of the body including the liver, heart, skeleton, eyes and kidneys. Some individuals may have mild forms of the disorder while others may have more serious forms. Common symptoms, which often develop during the first three months of life, include blockage of the flow of bile from the liver, yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes, poor weight gain and growth, severe itching and pale, loose stools. Additional symptoms include heart murmurs, congenital heart defects, vertebral differences, thickening of the ring that normally lines the cornea in the eye and distinctive facial features. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ALBINISM AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

White Awareness Ribbons for Albinism

Cause Classification: Medical

ALCOHOL AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Red Awareness Ribbons for Alcohol Dependence

Cause Classification: Medical

ALEXANDER DISEASE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Awareness Ribbons for Alexander Disease

Alexander Disease is also known as:

Dysmyelogenic Leukodystrophy
Dysmyelogenic Leukodystrophy-Megalobare
Fibrinoid Degeneration of Astrocytes
Fibrinoid Leukodystrophy
Hyaline Panneuropathy
Leukodystrophy with Rosenthal Fibers
Megalencephaly with Hyaline Inclusion
Megalencephaly with Hyaline Panneuropathy

What is Alexander Disease?
Alexander Disease is an extremely rare, usually progressive and fatal, neurological disorder. Alexander Disease has historically been included among the leukodystrophies, diseases of the white matter of the brain. These diseases affect the fatty material that forms an insulating wrapping around certain nerve fibers. The unifying feature among all Alexander Disease patients, however, is the presence of abnormal protein aggregates known as "Rosenthal fibers" throughout certain regions of the brain and spinal cord. These aggregates occur inside astrocytes, a common cell type in the CNS that helps maintain a normal CNS environment. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ALKAPTONURIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Alkaptonuria - Listed by Global Genes®
Alkaptonuria is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Alkaptonuria is also known as:

AKU
Alcaptonuria

What is Alkaptonuria?
Alkaptonuria is a rare genetic metabolic disorder characterized by the accumulation of homogentisic acid in the body. Affected individuals lack enough functional levels of an enzyme required to break down homogentisic acid. Affected individuals may have dark urine or urine that turns black when exposed to air. However, this change may not occur for several hours after urination and often goes unnoticed. Affected individuals eventually develop ochronosis, which is the bluish-black discoloration of connective and other tissue within the body. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ALLERGIES AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Gray Awareness Ribbons for Allergies

Cause Classification: Medical

ALLERGY INDUCED ASTHMA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Gray Awareness Ribbons for Allergy Induced Asthma

ALOPECIA AREATA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Awareness Ribbons for Alopecia Areata

Alopecia Areata is also known as:

Alopecia Celsi
Alopecia Cicatrisata
Alopecia Circumscripta
Cazenave's Vitiligo
Celsus' Vitiligo
Jonston's Alopecia
Porrigo Decalvans
Vitiligo Capitis

Subdivisions of Alopecia Areata

Alopecia Seminuniversalis
Alopecia Totalis
Alopecia Universalis

What is Alopecia Areata?
Alopecia Areata is a disorder characterized by loss of hair. Sometimes, this means simply a few bare patches on the scalp. In other cases, hair loss is more extensive. Although the exact cause is not known, this is thought to be an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system, the body's own defense system, mistakenly attacks the hair follicles, the tiny structures from which hairs grow. Unpredictable hair loss is the only noticeable symptom of this disorder. Regrowth of hair may or may not occur. Hair loss is usually confined to the head and face, although the entire body may be involved. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ALPERS DISEASE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Alpers Disease - Listed by Global Genes®
Alpers Disease is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Alpers Disease is also known as:

Alpers Diffuse Degeneration of Cerebral Gray Matter with Hepatic Cirrhosis
Alpers Progressive Infantile Poliodystrophy
Diffuse Cerebral Degeneration in Infancy
Poliodystrophia Cerebri Progressiva
Progressive Cerebral Poliodystrophy

What is Alpers Disease?
Alpers Disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that begins during childhood and is complicated in many instances by serious liver disease. Symptoms include increased muscle tone with exaggerated reflexes, seizures, and loss of cognitive ability. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ALPHA MANNOSIDOSIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Alpha Mannosidosis - Listed by Global Genes®
Alpha Mannosidosis is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Alpha-Mannosidosis is also known as:

Alpha-Mannosidase B Deficiency
Lysosomal Alpha-D-Mannosidase Deficiency
Mannosidase, Alpha B, Lysosomal
Mannosidosis
Mannosidosis, Alpha B, Lysosomal

Subdivisions of Alpha-Mannosidosis

Alpha-Mannosidosis, Type I
Alpha-Mannosidosis, Type II
Alpha-Mannosidosis, Type III

What is Alpha-Mannosidosis?
Alpha-Mannosidosis is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a deficiency of the enzyme alpha-D-mannosidase. Alpha-Mannosidosis is best thought of as a continuum of disease that is generally broken down into three forms: a mild, slowly progressive form (type 1); a moderate form (type 2); and a severe, often rapidly progressive and potentially life-threatening form (type 3). Symptoms may include distinctive facial features, skeletal abnormalities, hearing loss, intellectual disability, and dysfunction of the immune system. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ALPHA THALASSEMIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Alpha Thalassemia

Alpha Thalassemia is also known as:

Alpha Thalassemia Silent Carrier
Alpha Thalassemia Minor (Trait)
Hemoglobin H (HbH) Disease
Hemoglobin H-Constant Spring
Hb Bart's Hydrops Fetalis

What is Alpha Thalassemia?
Alpha Thalassemia is a general term for a group of inherited blood disorders characterized by reduced or absent production of alpha-globin subunits, resulting in low levels of hemoglobin that is otherwise fully functional. There are two main forms of Alpha Thalassemia that are associated with significant health problems – hemoglobin (Hb) Bart’s hydrops fetalis and hemoglobin H (HbH) disease. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ALPHA THALASSEMIA X LINKED INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Alpha Thalassemia X Linked Intellectual Disability Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Alpha Thalassemia X Linked Intellectual Disability Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Alpha Thalassemia X-Linked Intellectual Disability (ATR-X) Syndrome is also known as:

ATR-X Syndrome
Carpenter-Waziri Syndrome
Cerebrofaciogenital Syndrome
Chudley-Lowry Syndrome
Holmes-Gang Syndrome
XLID-Hypotonic Face Syndrome
X-Linked Intellectual Disability - Arch Fingerprints- Hypotonia Syndrome

What is Alpha Thalassemia X-Linked Intellectual Disability (ATR-X) Syndrome?
Alpha Thalassemia X-Linked Intellectual Disability (ATR-X) Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder affecting multiple organ systems of the body. ATR-X syndrome is characterized by intellectual disability, characteristic facial features, abnormalities of the genitourinary tract, and alpha thalassemia. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ALPHA1 ANTITRYPSIN DEFICIENCY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Alpha1 Antitrypsin Deficiency - Listed by Global Genes®
Alpha1 Antitrypsin Deficiency is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (A1AD) is also known as:

A1AD
AATD
Genetic Emphysema

What is Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (A1AD)?
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (A1AD) is a hereditary disorder characterized by low levels of a protein called alpha-1 antitrypsin (A1AT) which is found in the blood. This deficiency may predispose an individual to several illnesses and most commonly manifests as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and liver disease, or more rarely, as a skin condition called panniculitis. A1AD is also more frequent among individuals with Wegener's granulomatosis, now called polyangiitis with granulomatosis. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ALPORT SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Alport Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Alport Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Alport Syndrome is also known as:

Hematuria-Nephropathy Deafness
Hemorrhagic Familial Nephritis
Hereditary Deafness and Nephropathy
Hereditary Nephritis
Hereditary Nephritis with Sensory Deafness

Subdivisions of Alport Syndrome

Autosomal Dominant Alport Syndrome (ADAS)
Autosomal Recessive Alport Syndrome (ARAS)
COL4A3-Related Nephropathy
COL4A4-Related Nephropathy
COL4A5-Related Nephropathy
X-Linked Alport Syndrome (XLAS)

What is Alport Syndrome?
Alport Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by progressive kidney disease and abnormalities of the ears and eyes. There are three genetic types. X-linked Alport Syndrome (XLAS) is the most common; in these families affected males typically have more severe disease than affected females. In autosomal recessive Alport Syndrome (ARAS) the severity of disease in affected males and females is similar. There is also an autosomal dominant form (ADAS) that affects males and females with equal severity. The hallmark of the disease is the appearance of blood in the urine early in life, with progressive decline in kidney function that ultimately results in kidney failure, especially in affected males. Females with XLAS usually do not develop kidney insufficiency until later in life. They may not develop kidney insufficiency or failure at all, but the risk increases as they grow older. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ALSTROM SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Alstrom Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Alstrom Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Alström Syndrome is also known as:

ALMS
Alstrom-Halgren Syndrome

What is Alström Syndrome?
Alström Syndrome is a rare complex genetic disorder that is associated with a wide variety of symptoms affecting multiple organ systems of the body. The disorder is generally characterized by vision and hearing abnormalities, and obesity in childhood, insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus, heart disease and slowly progressive kidney dysfunction, potentially leading to renal failure. Additional symptoms including lung, liver, kidney, and endocrine dysfunction can also occur. Although some children may experience delays in attaining developmental milestones, intelligence is usually unaffected. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ALTERNATING HEMIPLEGIA OF CHILDHOOD AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Purple and Blue Awareness Ribbons for Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood

Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC) is also known as:

AHC
Alternating Hemiplegia Syndrome

What is Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood?
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by repeated episodes of weakness or paralysis that may affect one side of the body or the other or both sides of the body at once. Additional episodic symptoms usually include intermittent abnormal eye movements, episodes of muscle stiffness or posturing, and in a substantial percentage of cases, seizures. Delays in attaining developmental milestones, cognitive impairment, and persistent issues with balance and the presence of continuous dance-like movements of limbs or facial muscles may occur independently of episodes of paralysis, weakness or stiffness and persist between episodes. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ALVEOLAR CAPILLARY DYSPLASIA WITH MISALIGNMENT OF PULMONARY VEINS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia with Misalignment of Pulmonary Veins - Listed by Global Genes®
Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia with Misalignment of Pulmonary Veins is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia with Misalignment of Pulmonary Veins is also known as:

ACDMPV
Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia

What is Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia with Misalignment of Pulmonary Veins?
Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia with Misalignment of the pulmonary veins is a very rare disorder that is present at birth. Infants experience severe, life-threatening breathing problems and high blood pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs. These problems may occur within a few hours of birth. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ALVEOLAR SOFT PART SARCOMA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma

Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma (ASPS) is also known as:

Alveolar Sarcoma of Soft Parts
Alveolar Soft-Tissue Sarcoma
ASPS
ASP Sarcoma

What is Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma (ASPS)?
Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma (ASPS) is a rare, slow growing soft tissue tumor of an unclear cause. It is among the least common sarcomas. ASPS is characterized by a painless mass that most commonly arises in the leg or buttock, with a particular affinity to travel to the lungs as multiple nodules, presumably while the sarcoma itself is still small. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Purple Awareness Ribbons for Alzheimer's Disease

Cause Classification: Medical

AMALGAM ILLNESS / MERCURY TOXICITY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Silver Awareness Ribbons for Amalgam Illness / Mercury Toxicity

Cause Classification: Medical

AMELOBLASTIC CARCINOMA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Ameloblastic Carcinoma

What is Ameloblastic Carcinoma?
Ameloblastic Carcinoma is a rare malignant (cancerous) tumor that normally begins in the bones of the jaw. It is classified as an odontogenic tumor, meaning that it arises from the epithelium that forms the enamel of the teeth. The pattern of epithelial growth is similar to the developing tooth germ and distinctive enough to separate it from other epithelial malignances. Ameloblastic carcinoma may metastasize to affect other organs of the body. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

AMELOBLASTOMA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Ameloblastoma

Ameloblastoma is also known as:

Adamantinoma
Mandibular Ameloblastoma
Maxillary Ameloblastoma
Odontogenic Tumor

What is Ameloblastoma?
Ameloblastoma is a rare disorder of the jaw involving abnormal tissue growth. The resulting tumors or cysts are usually not malignant (benign) but the tissue growth may be aggressive in the involved area. On occasion, tissue near the jaws, such as around the sinuses and eye sockets, may become involved as well. The tissues involved are most often those that give rise to the teeth so that ameloblastoma may cause facial distortion. Malignancy is uncommon as are metastases. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

AMELOGENESIS IMPERFECTA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Amelogenesis Imperfecta - Listed by Global Genes®
Amelogenesis Imperfecta is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Amelogenesis Imperfecta (AI) is also known as:

Subdivisions of Amelogenesis Imperfecta (AI)

Hypoplastic (Type I)
Hypomaturation (Type II)
Hypocalcified (Type III)
Hypomaturation/Hypoplasia/Taurodontism (Type IV)

What is Amelogenesis Imperfecta?
Amelogenesis Imperfecta (AI) refers to a group of rare, inherited disorders characterized by abnormal enamel formation. The term is typically restricted to those disorders of enamel development not associated with other abnormalities of the body. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

AMNIOTIC BAND SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Orange Awareness Ribbons for Amniotic Band Syndrome

Amniotic Band Syndrome is also known as:

ABS
Amnion Rupture Sequence
Amniotic Bands
Amniotic Band Sequence
Amniotic Deformity, Adhesions, Mutilations (ADAM) Complex
Congenital Constriction Rings
Constriction Band Syndrome
Limb Body Qall Complex
Streeter Anomaly
Streeter Bands
Streeter Dysplasia

What is Amniotic Band Syndrome?
Amniotic Band Syndrome is a well-known condition potentially associated with a variety of different birth defects. The abnormalities occur after the affected parts of the body have formed normally in early development. The severity of amniotic band syndrome can range from a single, isolated finding to multiple, disfiguring complications. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

AMYLOIDOSIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Burgundy Awareness Ribbons for Amyloidosis

Amyloidosis is also known as:

AL Amyloidosis
ATTR Amyloidosis – ATTRm or ATTRwt Amyloidosis
AA Amyloidosis
Dialysis-Related Beta2-Microglobulin Amyloidosis (ABM2)

What is Amyloidosis?
Amyloidosis is a systemic disorder that is classified into several types. The different types of amyloidosis are classified as systemic or localized. AL amyloidosis is the most common type of systemic amyloidosis. AL amyloidosis results from an abnormality of a type of white blood cell called plasma cells in the bone marrow, and is closely related to multiple myeloma. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS / ALS / LOU GEHRIG'S DISEASE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue and White Pinstripes Awareness Ribbons for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / ALS / Lou Gehrig's Disease

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is also known as:

ALS
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis-Polyglucosan Bodies
Aran-Duchenne Muscular Atrophy
Gehrig's Disease
Lou Gehrig's Disease
Motor System Disease (Focal and Slow)

Subdivisions of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Benign Focal Amyotrophy of ALS
Infantile Spinal Muscular Atrophy, ALS
Juvenile Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Included
Kugelberg-Welander Disease
Primary Lateral Sclerosis
Progressive Bulbar Palsy, Included
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Type ALS
Upper Motor Neuron Disease
Werdnig-Hoffman Disease
Wohlfart-Disease

What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is one of a group of disorders known as motor neuron diseases. It is characterized by the progressive degeneration and eventual death of nerve cells in the brain, brainstem and spinal cord that facilitate communication between the nervous system and voluntary muscles of the body. Ordinarily, motor neurons in the brain send messages to motor neurons in the spinal cord and then to various muscles. ALS affects both the upper and lower motor neurons, so that the transmission of messages is interrupted, and muscles gradually weaken and waste away. As a result, the ability to initiate and control voluntary movement is lost. Ultimately, ALS leads to respiratory failure because affected individuals lose the ability to control muscles in the chest and diaphragm. ALS is often called Lou Gehrig's disease. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ANAL CANCER AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Awareness Ribbons for Anal Cancer

What is Anal Cancer?
Anal Cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the anus. Anal cancer cases have been increasing over several decades. Infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) is the major risk factor for anal cancer. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ANAPHYLAXIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Teal Awareness Ribbons for Anaphylaxis

Cause Classification: Medical

ANAPLASTIC ASTROCYTOMA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Anaplastic Astrocytoma

Anaplastic Astrocytoma is also known as:

Astrocytoma, Grade III
Malignant Astrocytoma, Grade III

What is Anaplastic Astrocytoma?
Anaplastic Astrocytoma is a rare malignant brain tumor. Astrocytomas are tumors that develop from certain star-shaped brain cells called astrocytes. Astrocytes and similar cells form tissue that surrounds and protects other nerve cells found within the brain and spinal cord. Collectively, these cells are known as glial cells and the tissue they form is known as glial tissue. Tumors that arise from glial tissue, including astrocytomas, are collectively referred to as gliomas. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A

ANDERSEN DISEASE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Andersen Disease - Listed by Global Genes®
Andersen Disease is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Andersen Disease (GSD IV) is also known as:

Amylopectinosis
Andersen Glycogenosis
Brancher Deficiency
Branching Enzyme Deficiency
Glycogenosis Type IV
Glycogen Storage Disease IV

What is Andersen Disease (GSD IV)?
Andersen Disease belongs to a group of rare genetic disorders of glycogen metabolism, known as glycogen storage diseases. Glycogen is a complex carbohydrate that is converted into the simple sugar glucose for the body's use as energy. Glycogen storage diseases are characterized by deficiencies of certain enzymes involved in the metabolism of glycogen, leading to an accumulation of abnormal forms or amounts of glycogen in various parts of the body, particularly the liver and muscle. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ANDERSEN TAWIL SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Andersen Tawil Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Andersen Tawil Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Andersen-Tawil Syndrome is also known as:

Andersen Syndrome
ATS
Long QT Syndrome 7
LQTS7

What is Andersen-Tawil Syndrome?
Andersen-Tawil Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by episodes of muscle weakness and paralysis, abnormalities affecting the electrical system of the heart that can cause abnormal heart rhythms, and a variety of distinctive facial and skeletal features. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ANDROGEN INSENSITIVITY SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome

Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, Partial is also known as:

Gilbert-Dreyfus Syndrome
Incomplete Testicular Feminization
Lubs Syndrome
Reifenstein Syndrome
Rosewater Syndrome
Type I Familial Incomplete Male Pseudohermaphroditism

What is Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, Partial?
Androgen Insensitivity refers to an inability of the body to respond properly to male sex hormones produced during pregnancy. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ANEMIA OF CHRONIC DISEASE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Red Awareness Ribbons for Anemia of Chronic Disease

Anemia of Chronic Disease is also known as:

Anemia of Chronic Inflammation
Anemia of Inflammation

What is Anemia of Chronic Disease?
Anemia of Chronic Disease, also called the Anemia of Inflammation, is a condition that can be associated with many different underlying disorders including chronic illnesses such as cancer, certain infections, and autoimmune and inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. Anemia is characterized by low levels of circulating red blood cells or hemoglobin, the part of red blood cells that carries oxygen. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ANENCEPHALY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Green Awareness Ribbons for Anencephaly

What is Anencephaly?
Anencephaly is a term that refers to the incomplete development of the brain, skull, and scalp and is part of a group of birth defects called neural tube defects (NTD). The structure which will become the neural tube is supposed to fold and close together during the third and fourth weeks of pregnancy. From this neural tube, the brain and spinal cord of the embryo develop. Neural tube defects happen when the neural tube does not close as expected. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ANGELMAN SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Awareness Ribbons for Angelman Syndrome

Angelman Syndrome is also known as:

AS
Happy Puppet Syndrome (obsolete)

What is Angelman Syndrome?
Angelman Syndrome is a rare genetic and neurological disorder characterized by severe developmental delay and learning disabilities, absence or near absence of speech, inability to coordinate voluntary movements, tremulousness with jerky movements of the arms and legs and a distinct behavioral pattern characterized by a happy disposition and unprovoked episodes of laughter and smiling. Although those with the syndrome may be unable to speak, many gradually learn to communicate through other means such as gesturing. In addition, children may have enough receptive language ability to understand simple forms of language communication.

ANGIOIMMUNOBLASTIC T CELL LYMPHOMA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Angioimmunoblastic T Cell Lymphoma

Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma is also known as:

AILD
AITL
Angioimmunoblastic Lymphadenopathy with Dysproteinemia
Immunoblastic Lymphadenopathy
Lymphogranulomatosis X

What is Angioimmunoblastic T-Cell Lymphoma?
Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma (AITL) is a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which is a group of related malignancies (cancers) that affect the lymphatic system (lymphomas). Lymphomas are cancer of white blood cells and can be divided depending on the type of cells, B-lymphocytes (B-cells) or T-lymphocytes (T-cells), AITL is a T-cell lymphoma.

ANHEDONIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Lime Green Awareness Ribbons for Anhedonia

Cause Classification: Medical

ANIMAL ABUSE PREVENTION AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Animal Paw Prints Awareness Ribbons for Animal Abuse Prevention

Preventing animal cruelty is in all of our best interests because studies have shown that cruelty to animals is a sign that other abuse is taking place in the home. Those same studies show that children who witness animal abuse are at a greater risk of becoming animal abusers themselves.

Preventing animal cruelty is no easy task, but by understanding the signs of animal cruelty, knowing animal welfare laws, and advocating for the rights of animals, we can all make a difference.

Signs of animal abuse and neglect are:

Lack of grooming, for example overgrown nails or matted fur
Basic needs not met, such as lack of food, water, shelter, and vet care
Bruises and scarring on skin or visible signs of poor health
Being kept in unsanitary conditions or extreme temperatures
Malnourished or dehydrated appearance where bones are visible through fur

ANIMAL FOSTERING PARENT / FAMILY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Animal Paw Prints Awareness Ribbons for Animal Fostering Parent / Family

Every adoption organization has its own policies and procedures when it comes to fostering. Fostering is important because it helps reduce overcrowding in shelters and opens up space for another animal to be saved. It also helps prepare animals for adoption by giving them a chance to live in a home where they can fully express their personality, work to overcome fears, or recover from trauma.

ANIMAL LOSS DUE TO ANIMAL ABUSE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Animal Paw Prints Awareness Ribbons for Animal Loss Due to Animal Abuse

Many people have different interpretations of what is considered "animal abuse". Identifying abuse or neglect can be harder than it seems. It is important to look at the entire situation to determine if an animal is being abused or neglected, and to ascertain whether the abuse is intentional and/or malicious. Many times what seems like neglect over a neighbor's fence may be misinterpreted, or may not fall within the legal definition of animal abuse. As long as the pet owner provides adequate food, water and shelter, the owner may not actually be violating any laws.

The legal definition of animal abuse or animal cruelty is what determines how law enforcement may respond to a reported incident. To help facilitate law enforcement's ability to prosecute animal abusers it is important to collect factual information when one suspects abuse or neglect, and to place a report with the law enforcement agency in your governing jurisdiction.

ANIMAL PROTECTION AND WELFARE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Animal Paw Prints Awareness Ribbons for Animal Protection and Welfare

Welfare of animals is a human responsibility that encompasses all aspects of animal well-being, including proper housing, management, disease prevention and treatment, responsible care, humane handling, and, when necessary, humane euthanasia.

Animal welfare means how an animal is coping with the conditions in which it lives. An animal is in a good state of welfare if it is healthy, comfortable, well-nourished, safe, able to express innate behavior, and if it is not suffering from unpleasant states such as pain, fear, and distress.

ANIMAL RESCUE MOM / DAD / FAMILY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Animal Paw Prints Awareness Ribbons for Animal Rescue Mom / Dad / Family

Rescue is a broad term that refers to any effort to save animals from cruelty and abuse. An animal rescue operation, whether law enforcement or civilian, identifies animal cruelty, recovers animals from substandard conditions, and makes every effort to give those animals better lives. Your adoption of a shelter or rescue animal may encourage others to do the same.

ANIRIDIA CEREBELLAR ATAXIA MENTAL DEFICIENCY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Aniridia Cerebellar Ataxia Mental Deficiency - Listed by Global Genes®
Aniridia Cerebellar Ataxia Mental Deficiency is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Aniridia Cerebellar Ataxia Mental Deficiency is also known as:

Aniridia-Cerebellar Ataxia-Mental Retardation
Aniridia, Partial-Cerebellar Ataxia-Mental Retardation
Aniridia, Partial-Cerebellar Ataxia-Oligophrenia
Gillespie Syndrome

What is Aniridia Cerebellar Ataxia Mental Deficiency?
Aniridia Cerebellar Ataxia and Mental Deficiency, also known as Gillespi Syndrome, is an extremely rare inherited disorder that is characterized by the absence, in whole or in part, of the colored portion of the eye, impaired coordination of voluntary movements due to underdevelopment of the brain's cerebellum, and mental retardation. The condition usually affects both eyes but a few cases have been reported in which only one eye is affected. Some individuals with this syndrome also exhibit a delay in the acquisition of skills requiring coordination of muscular and mental activity.

ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Awareness Ribbon for Ankylosing Spondylitis

What is Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Ankylosing Spondylitis, or AS, is a form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine, although other joints can become involved. It causes inflammation of the spinal joints that can lead to severe, chronic pain and discomfort. In more advanced cases this inflammation can lead to ankylosis, new bone formation in the spine, causing sections of the spine to fuse in a fixed, immobile position.

AS can also cause inflammation, pain, and stiffness in other areas of the body such as the shoulders, hips, ribs, heels, and small joints of the hands and feet. Sometimes the eyes can become involved, and rarely the lungs and heart can be affected. The hallmark feature of ankylosing spondylitis is the involvement of the sacroiliac (SI) joints during the progression of the disease. The SI joints are located at the base of the spine, where the spine joins the pelvis.

ANODONTIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Anodontia - Listed by Global Genes®
Anodontia is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Anodontia is also known as:

Anodontia Vera

Subdivisions of Anodontia

Complete Anodontia
Partial Anodontia (Hypodontia)

What is Anodontia?
Anodontia is a genetic disorder commonly defined as the absence of all teeth, and is extremely rarely encountered in a pure form without any associated abnormalities. Rare but more common than complete anodontia are hypodontia and oligodontia. Hypodontia is genetic in origin and usually involves the absence of from 1 to 6 teeth. Oligodontia is genetic, as well, and is the term most commonly used to describe conditions in which more than six teeth are missing. These conditions may involve either the primary or permanent sets of teeth, but most cases involve the permanent teeth.

ANOREXIA NERVOSA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Periwinkle Blue Awareness Ribbons for Anorexia Nervosa

CATEGORIES

Cause Classification: Medical

ANTHRAX AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Anthrax

Anthrax is also known as:

Black Baine
Malignant Edema
Malignant Pustule
Ragpicker Disease
Siberian Plague
Woolsorter's Disease

Subdivisions of Anthrax

Cutaneous Anthrax
Gastrointestinal Anthrax
Inhalational Anthrax

What is Anthrax?
Anthrax is an acute infectious disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis. It is usually a disease of wild and domestic animals, including cattle, sheep, and goats. However, human infection, while rare, does occur. Human infection usually results from contact with infected animals or their products. However, anthrax has become of interest because of the possibility that a nation or terrorist group might attempt to use it as a weapon of warfare or terrorism. There are three types of anthrax: cutaneous, gastrointestinal, and inhalational.

ANTHROGRYPOSIS MULTIPLEX CONGENITA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Awareness Ribbons for Anthropryposis Multiplex Congenita

CATEGORIES

Cause Classification: Medical

ANTI CORRUPTION AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Black and White Awareness Ribbons for Anti Corruption

CATEGORIES

Cause Classification: Social

ANTI GBM / ANTI TBM NEPHRITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Green Awareness Ribbons for Anti GBM / Anti TBM Nephritis

ANTI N METHYL D ASPARTATE RECEPTOR ENCEPHALITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Purple Awareness Ribbons for Anti N Methyl D Asparate Receptor Encephalitis

What is Anti-N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Encephalitis?
The major role of the immune system is to recognize and get rid of infection. But sometimes some components of the immune system, called antibodies, may instead react with proteins in the own body causing an autoimmune disease. When this reaction is against proteins in the brain it is called autoimmune encephalitis. If the brain protein is the N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) Receptor, the condition is termed NMDA-receptor antibody encephalitis, or anti-NMDAR encephalitis. Essentially the immune system is attacking the brain.

ANTI NEUTROPHIL CYTOPLASMIC ANTIBODY ASSOCIATED VASCULITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Red Awareness Ribbons for Anti Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody Associated Vasculitis

What is Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody Associated Vasculitis
Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-Associated Vasculitis (AAV) is a group of diseases, characterized by destruction and inflammation of small vessels. The clinical signs vary and affect several organs, such as the kidney, stomach, intestine, and lung. Skin lesions, such as purpura and urticaria, result when blood from small vessels leaks under the skin. AAV occurs when neutrophils attack small and medium vessels of the body.

ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Burgundy Awareness Ribbons for Antiphospholipid Syndrome

Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) is also known as:

Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome
APS
APLS
Hughes Syndrome
Lupus Anticoagulant Syndrome

Subdivisions of Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)

Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Secondary Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome

What is Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)?
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by recurring blood clots. Blood clots can form in any blood vessel of the body. The specific symptoms and severity of APS vary greatly from person to person depending upon the exact location of a blood clot and the organ system affected. APS may occur as an isolated disorder (Primary Antiphospholipid Syndrome) or may occur along with another autoimmune disorder such as systemic lupus erythematosus (Secondary Antiphospholipid Syndrome).

ANTISYNTHETASE SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Awareness Ribbons for Antisynthetase Syndrome

Antisynthetase Syndrome is also known as:

Anti-Synthetase Syndrome
AS Syndrome
ASSD

What is Antisynthetase Syndrome?
Antisynthetase Syndrome is a rare, chronic disorder that can affect multiple systems of the body. The disorder is immune-mediated, which means there is inflammation resulting from abnormal functioning of the immune system and the presence of specific autoantibodies that target a specific protein in the body. Common symptoms include inflammation of the muscles, inflammation of several joints, interstitial lung disease, thickening and cracking of the skin of the hands, and a condition called Raynaud phenomenon. Affected individuals also have nonspecific symptoms like fatigue, unexplained fevers, and unintended weight loss. Antisynthetase syndrome sometimes occurs along with other conditions such as uncommon inflammatory muscle diseases like dermatomyositis or polymyositis.

ANTITHROMBIN DEFICIENCY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Antithrombin Deficiency - Listed by Global Genes®
Antithrombin Deficiency is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Antithrombin Deficiency is also known as:

AT 3
AT III Deficiency
Thrombophilia, Hereditary, Due to AT III

Subdivisions of Antithrombin Deficiency

Antithrombin III Deficiency, Classical (Type I)
AT III Variant IlA
AT III Variant IlB

What is Antithrombin Deficiency?
Antithrombin Deficiency is a blood disorder characterized by the tendency to form clots in the veins. An inherited tendency to thrombosis is known as thrombophilia. Antithrombin is a substance in the blood that limits the blood's ability to clot and the primary inhibitor of thrombin. In people with congenital antithrombin deficiency, there is a reduced amount of this substance in the blood.

ANTLEY BIXLER SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Antley Bixler Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Antley Bixler Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Antley Bixler Syndrome is also known as:

ABS
Craniosynostosis, Choanal Atresia, Radial Humeral Synostosis
Multisynostotic Osteodysgenesis with Long Bone Fractures
Trapezoidocephaly-Multiple Synostosis Syndrome

Subdivisions of Antley Bixler Syndrome

Multisynostotic Osteodysgenesis

What is Antley Bixler Syndrome?
Antley-Bixler Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that is primarily characterized by distinctive malformations of the head and facial area and additional skeletal abnormalities. Many affected infants and children may have a prominent forehead, underdeveloped midfacial regions, protruding eyes, and other craniofacial abnormalities.

ANXIETY DISORDERS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Teal Awareness Ribbons for Anxiety Disorders

CATEGORIES

Cause Classification: Medical

AORTIC DISSECTION AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Burgundy Awareness Ribbons for Aortic Dissection

CATEGORIES

Cause Classification: Medical

AORTIC ANEURYSM AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Burgundy Awareness Ribbons for Aortic Aneurysm

CATEGORIES

Cause Classification: Medical

APERT SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Apert Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Apert Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Apert Syndrome is also known as:

Acrocephalosyndactyly, Type I
ACS1
ACS I
Syndactylic Oxycephaly

What is Apert Syndrome?
Apert Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by distinctive malformations of the head that lead to distinctive facial features. In addition, the hands and/or feet may be webbed and in some cases, mental retardation may also be present. Among babies born with Apert syndrome, the fibrous joints between bones of the skull close prematurely. The pressure of continued brain growth distorts various bones of the skull and the face.

APHASIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Gray Awareness Ribbons for Aphasia

Cause Classification: Medical

APLASIA CUTIS CONGENITA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Aplasia Cutis Congenita - Listed by Global Genes®
Aplasia Cutis Congenita is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Aplasia Cutis Congenita is also known as:

ACC
Congenital Defect of the Skull and Scalp
Congenital Ulcer of the Newborn
Scalp Defect Congenital

What is Aplasia Cutis Congenita?
Aplasia Cutis Congenita is a rare disorder with a complicated pattern of inheritance. Babies are born with the absence of certain layer(s) of skin, most often on the scalp, but also on the trunk, and/or arms and legs. The affected area is typically covered with a thin, transparent membrane. The skull and/or underlying areas may be visible and be abnormally developed. Aplasia Cutis Congenita may be the primary disorder or it may occur in association with other underlying disorders.

APLASTIC ANEMIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Red and White Pinstripes Awareness Ribbons for Aplastic Anemia

APPENDICEAL CANCER / APPENDICEAL TUMORS / APPENDIX CANCER AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Amber Awareness Ribbons for Appendiceal Cancer / Appendix Cancer / Appendiceal Tumors

Appendiceal Cancer / Appendiceal Cancer Tumors are also known as:

Low Grade Mucinous Neoplasm of the Appendix (LAMN)
High Grade Mucinous Neoplasms of the Appendix (HAMN)
Mucinous Adenocarcinoma of the Appendix
Adenocarcinoma of the Appendix
Signet Ring Cell Cancer of the Appendix
Goblet Cell Carcinoid
Cystadenocarcinoma
Nonmucinous Adenocarcinoma
Colonic Type Adenocarcinoma

Subdivisions of Appendiceal Cancer and Appendiceal Tumors

Goblet Cell Carcinoid
Low-Grade Mucinous Neoplasm of the Appendix (LAMN)
High-Grade Mucinous Neoplasm of the Appendix (HAMN)
Adenocarcinoma: Well-Differentiated
Adenocarcinoma: Moderately-Differentiated
Adenocarcinoma: Poorly-Differentiated
Adenocarcinoma: Signet Ring Cell (SRC)

What are Appendiceal Cancer and Appendiceal Tumors?
Cancers and tumors (neoplasms) of the appendix are extremely rare. The average age of onset is between 50 and 55 years, and they affect men and women equally. In women, they often spread to the ovaries and can be easily confused with ovarian cancer. After starting in the appendix, appendiceal tumors and cancers frequently spread inside the abdominal cavity. Depending on the type of tumor or cancer, this can lead to either the build-up of mucinous fluid in the abdomen known as pseudomyxoma peritonei or a condition referred to as peritoneal carcinomatosis.

APRAXIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Awareness Ribbons for Apraxia

Apraxia is also known as:

Apraxia, Buccofacial
Apraxia, Classic
Apraxia, Constructional
Apraxia, Ideational
Apraxia, Ideokinetic
Apraxia, Ideomotor
Apraxia, Motor
Apraxia, Oculomotor

What is Apraxia?
Apraxia is a neurological disorder characterized by the inability to perform learned movements on command, even though the command is understood and there is a willingness to perform the movement. Both the desire and the capacity to move are present but the person simply cannot execute the act.

Apraxia comes in several different forms:

Limb-kinetic apraxia
Ideomotor apraxia
Conceptual apraxia
Ideational apraxia
Buccofacial apraxia
Constructional apraxia
Oculomotor apraxia

ARACHNOID CYSTS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Maroon and Gray Awareness Ribbons for Arachnoid Cysts

Arachnoid Cysts is also known as:

Cysts, Arachnoid

Subdivisions of Arachnoid Cysts

Intracranial Arachnoid Cysts
Spinal Arachnoid Cysts

What are Arachnoid Cysts?
Arachnoid Cysts are fluid-filled sacs that occur on the arachnoid membrane that covers the brain and the spinal cord. There are three membranes covering these parts of the central nervous system: the dura mater, arachnoid, and pia mater. Arachnoid cysts appear on the arachnoid membrane, and they may also expand into the space between the pia mater and arachnoid membranes. In many cases, arachnoid cysts do not cause symptoms. In cases in which symptoms occur, headaches, seizures and abnormal accumulation of excessive cerebrospinal fluid in the brain are common.

ARACHNOIDITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Purple Awareness Ribbons for Arachnoiditis

Arachnoiditis is also known as:

Arachnitis
Spinal Arachnoiditis

Subdivisions of Arachnoiditis

Adhesive Arachnoiditis
Aerebral Arachnoiditis
Cerebral Arachnoiditis
Hereditary Arachnoiditis
Neoplastic Arachnoiditis
Optochiasmatic Arachnoiditis
Postmyelographic Arachnoiditis
Rhinosinusogenic Cerebral Arachnoiditis

What is Arachnoiditis?
Arachnoiditis is a disease characterized by an acute inflammatory stage that occurs in the dura and the arachnoid, two of the three membranes that cover and protect the brain, the spinal cord and the nerve roots. The arachnoid contains the cerebrospinal fluid which circulates from the brain to the sacral area, about every two hours; it filters any invasion and usually responds first by inflammation and follows with a chronic stage life-lasting phase characterized by scarring and fibrosis. As a result, abnormal adhesion of nerve roots to the dural sac or to each other occurs in a variety of configurations that alter significantly the function of the roots and the spinal cord.

ARGINASE DEFICIENCY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Arginase Deficiency - Listed by Global Genes®
Arginase Deficiency is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Arginase Deficiency is also known as:

Hyperargininemia

What is Arginase Deficiency?
Arginase Deficiency is a rare inherited disorder characterized by a complete or partial lack of the enzyme arginase. Arginase is one of six enzymes that plays a role in the breakdown and removal of nitrogen from the body, a process known as the urea cycle. The lack of the arginase enzyme results in excessive accumulation of nitrogen, in the form of ammonia, in the blood and arginine in the blood and cerebrospinal fluid. Untreated children may exhibit seizures, spasticity, short stature and intellectual disability. Most affected infants are now identified at birth through newborn screening.

ARGINASE DEFICIENCY

Congenital and Genetic Diseases
Metabolic Disorders
RDCRN

Cause Classification: Medical

ARGININOSUCCINIC ACIDURIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Argininosuccinic Aciduria - Listed by Global Genes®
Argininosuccinic Aciduria is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Argininosuccinic Aciduria is also known as:

Arginino Succinase Deficiency
Argininosuccinate Lyase Deficiency
Argininosuccinate Acid Lyase Deficiency
ASA Deficiency
ASL Deficiency

What is Argininosuccinic Aciduria?
Argininosuccinic Aciduria is a rare genetic disorder characterized by deficiency or lack of the enzyme argininosuccinate lyase (ASL). This enzyme is one of six enzymes that plays a role in the breakdown and removal of nitrogen from the body, a process known as the urea cycle. The lack of this argininosuccinate lyase results in excessive accumulation of nitrogen, in the form of ammonia, in the blood. Ammonia is a neurotoxin, which means that it damages or inhibits the function of neurons, the cells of the central nervous system. Excess ammonia travels to the central nervous system through the blood.

ARMY CYBER SECURITY AWARENESS CAMPAIGN AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Olive Green Ribbon for Army Cyber Security Awareness Campaign

CATEGORIES

Cause Classification: Social

ARNOLD CHIARI AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Purple Awareness Ribbons for Arnold Chiari Malformation

Cause Classification: Medical

ARTERIAL TORTUOSITY SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome (ATS) is also known as:

What is Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome (ATS)?
Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome (ATS) is an extremely rare genetic disorder characterized by lengthening and twisting or distortion of arteries throughout the body. Affected arteries are prone to developing balloon-like bulges on the wall of the artery, tearing, or narrowing.

ARTERIOVENOUS MALFORMATION / AVM AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Burgundy Awareness Ribbons for Arteriovenous Malformation / AVM

Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) is also known as:

Subdivisions of Arteriovenous Malformation (ATM)

Arteriovenous Malformation of the Brain
Arteriovenous Malformation of the Spine

What is Arteriovenous Malformation (ATM)?
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) is a vascular lesion that is a tangle of vessels of varying sizes in which there is one or more direct connections between the arterial and venous circulations.

ARTHRITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Awareness Ribbons for Arthritis

CATEGORIES

Cause Classification: Medical

ARTHRITIS, JUVENILE RHEUMATOID / JRA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Purple and Blue Awareness Ribbons for Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid / JRA

Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid (JRA) is also known as:

JRA
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis

Subdivisions of Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid (JRA)

Pauciarticular-Onset Disease (Oligoarthritis)
Polyarticular-Onset Disease
Systemic-Onset Disease (Still's Disease)

What is Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid?
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA) is a rheumatic disease characterized by chronic inflammation (arthritis) of one or more joints in a child age 16 years or younger. Associated symptoms typically include swelling, abnormal warmth, tenderness or pain, and/or stiffness of affected joints that tends to be worse in the mornings. In severe cases, destructive changes may eventually result in limited mobility and possible deformity of affected joints. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ARTHROGRYPOSIS MULTIPLEX CONGENITA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita

Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) is also known as:

AMC
Arthrogryposis

Subdivisions of Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC)

Amyoplasia
Distal Arthrogryposis
Ptergium Syndrome

What is Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC)?
Arthrogryposis is a general or descriptive term for the development of nonprogressive contractures affecting one or more areas of the body prior to birth. A contracture is a condition in which a joint becomes permanently fixed in a bent or straightened position, completely or partially restricting the movement of the affected joint. When congenital contractures occur only in one body area, it is not referred to as arthrogryposis but rather an isolated congenital contracture. The most common form of an isolated congenital contracture is clubfoot. When arthrogryposis affects two or more different areas of the body, it may be referred to as Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC). The most common form of AMC is amyoplasia. Arthrogryposis and Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita are sometimes used interchangeably. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ASHERMAN'S SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Asherman's Syndrome

Asherman’s Syndrome is also known as:

Intrauterine Synechiae
Uterine Synechiae

What is Asherman’s Syndrome?
Asherman's Syndrome is an uncommon, acquired, gynecological disorder characterized by changes in the menstrual cycle. Patients experience reduced menstrual flow, increased cramping and abdominal pain, eventual cessation of menstrual cycles, and, in many instances, infertility. Most often these symptoms are the result of severe inflammation of the lining of the uterus that is caused by the development of bands of scar tissue that join parts of the walls of the uterus to one another, thus reducing the volume of the uterine cavity. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ASHERSON'S SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Asherson's Syndrome

Asherson’s Syndrome is also known as:

Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome

What is Asherson’s Syndrome?
Asherson's Syndrome is an extremely rare autoimmune disorder characterized by the development of rapidly progressive blood clots affecting multiple organ systems of the body. Conditions such as infections, immunizations, or wounds caused due to physical trauma and failure in the anticoagulation mechanism of the body usually act as "triggers". The syndrome is particularly common among individuals with antiphospholipid syndrome who experience a cessation of the anticoagulation mechanism related to recurrent bleeding in the body. It is usually seen in individuals who have previously suffered from a simple/classic episode of antiphospholipid syndrome. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ASPARTYLGLYCOSAMINURIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Aspartylglycosaminuria - Listed by Global Genes®
Aspartylglycosaminuria is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Aspartylglycosaminuria is also known as:

AGA
AGU
Aspartylglucosaminidase Deficiency
Glycosylasparaginase Deficiency

What is Aspartylglycosaminuria?
Aspartylglycosaminuria is a very rare genetic disorder that is concentrated among persons of Finnish decent, but is also found, even more rarely, in other populations around the world. It is an inborn error of metabolism, and one of the lysosomal storage diseases. It becomes apparent after the infant is a few months old. Major symptoms may include coarse facial features, spine and eye deformities, behavior problems and mental retardation. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ASPBERGER'S SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Puzzle Pieces Awareness Ribbons for Aspberger's Syndrome

CATEGORIES

Cause Classification: Medical

ASPERGILLOSIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Aspergillosis

Aspergillosis is also known as:

Allergic Aspergillus Sinusitis
Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis
Cutaneous (Skin) Aspergillosis
Invasive Aspergillosis

What is Aspergillosis?
Aspergillosis is a fungal infection caused by Aspergillus, a species of mold that is found all over the world. More than 180 different types of Aspergillus have been identified. Most of these molds are harmless. However, some types can cause a variety of diseases in humans ranging from simple allergic reactions to life-threatening invasive disease. Collectively, this group of diseases is referred to as aspergillosis and is broadly broken down into three categories - allergic, chronic and invasive. Listed under Awareness Ribbon Causes Letter A.

ASPHYXIATING THORACIC DYSTROPHY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Asphyxiating Thoracic Dystrophy - Listed by Global Genes®
Asphyxiating Thoracic Dystrophy is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Asphyxiating Thoracic Dystrophy (ATD) is also known as:

Asphyxiating Thoracic Chondrodystrophy
Asphyxiating Thoracic Dysplasia
ATD • Asphyxiating Thoracic Chondrodystrophy
Infantile Thoracic Dystrophy
Jeune Syndrome
Jeune Thoracic Dystrophy
Thoracic-Pelvic-Phalangeal Dystrophy

What is Asphyxiating Thoracic Dystrophy (ATD)?
Asphyxiating Thoracic Dystrophy (ATD) is a very rare form of skeletal dysplasia that primarily affects development of the bone structure of the chest resulting in a very narrow and bell-shaped chest. Other major characteristics include kidney problems, shortened bones of the arms and legs, extra fingers and toes, and a shortened stature.

ASTHMA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Gray Awareness Ribbons for Asthma

Cause Classification: Medical

ASTROCYTOMAS, ADULT AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Gray Awareness Ribbons for Astrocytomas, Adult

Astrocytoma is also known as:

ASTROCYTOMAS, ADULT AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Gray Awareness Ribbons for Astrocytomas, Adult

Astrocytoma is also known as:

Grade I Astrocytoma
Grade II Astrocytoma
Grade III Astrocytoma
Grade IV Astrocytoma

What is an Astrocytoma?
An astrocytoma is a tumor that arises from the star-shaped cells (astrocytes) that form the supportive tissue of the brain. Other supportive cells of the brain include oligodendrocytes and ependymal cells. Collectively, these cells are known as glial cells and the tissue they form is known as glial tissue. Tumors that arise from the glial tissue, including astrocytomas, are collectively referred to as gliomas.

Grade I astrocytoma is usually a non-infiltrating tumor. The most common type of grade I astrocytoma is pilocytic astrocytoma which is also known as juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma or JPA. This tumor grows slowly but can become very large. Pilocytic astrocytoma occurs most often in the cerebellum, cerebrum, optic nerve pathway and brainstem. This tumor occurs most often in children and teens and accounts for 2% of all brain tumors.

Grade II astrocytoma is also called low-grade astrocytoma or diffuse astrocytoma and is usually an infiltrating tumor. This tumor grows relatively slowly and usually does not have well-defined borders. It occurs most often in adults between the ages of 20 and 40.

Grade III astrocytoma is also called anaplastic (malignant) astrocytoma because this tumor grows more quickly than a grade II astrocytoma. Anaplastic astrocytoma occurs most often in adults between the ages of 30 and 50, and accounts for 4% of all brain tumors.

Grade IV astrocytoma is also called glioblastoma or GBM and is the most aggressive type of nervous system tumor. It is also referred to as glioblastoma multiforme because of its wide variety of appearances under the microscope. Rarely, non-glial tissue elements can exist in a glioblastoma. The most common variant of GBM showing these additional tissue elements is called a mixed glioblastoma-sarcoma, or gliosarcoma. GBM occurs most often in adults between the ages of 50 and 80, is more common in men, and accounts for 23% of all primary brain tumors.

ASTROCYTOMAS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Gray Awareness Ribbons for Astrocytomas, Childhood
Alternate Color: Gold Awareness Ribbons for Astrocytomas, Childhood

What are Astrocytomas, Childhood?
Childhood Astrocytomas are a disease in which benign (noncancer) or malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the brain. Astrocytomas are tumors that start in star-shaped brain cells called astrocytes. An astrocyte is a type of glial cell. Glial cells hold nerve cells in place, bring food and oxygen to them, and help protect them from disease, such as infection. Gliomas are tumors that form from glial cells. An astrocytoma is a type of glioma. Astrocytoma is the most common type of glioma diagnosed in children. It can form anywhere in the central nervous system.

ASYLUM SEEKERS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Orange Awareness Ribbons for Asylum Seekers

CATEGORIES

Cause Classification: Social

AT RISK YOUTH AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Awareness Ribbons for At Risk Youth

Cause Classification: Social

ATAXIA TELANGIECTASIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Awareness Ribbons for Ataxia Telangiectasia

Ataxia Telangiectasia is also known as:

AT
Cerebello-Oculocutaneous Telangiectasia
Immunodeficiency with Ataxia Telangiectasia
Louis-Bar Syndrome

What is Ataxia Telangiectasia (AT)?
Ataxia Telangiectasia (AT) is a complex genetic neurodegenerative disorder that may become apparent during infancy or early childhood. The disorder is characterized by progressively impaired coordination of voluntary movements (ataxia), the development of reddish lesions of the skin and mucous membranes due to permanent widening of groups of blood vessels (telangiectasia), and impaired functioning of the immune system resulting in increased susceptibility to upper and lower respiratory infections. Individuals with AT also have an increased risk of developing certain malignancies, particularly of the lymphatic system, the blood-forming organs, and the brain.

ATAXIA WITH VITAMIN E DEFICIENCY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Ataxia with Vitamin E Deficiency - Listed by Global Genes®
Ataxia with Vitamin E Deficiency is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Ataxia with Vitamin E Deficiency (AVED) is also known as:

AVED
Familial Isolated Vitamin E Deficiency
Isolated Vitamin E Deficiency

What is Ataxia with Vitamin E Deficiency (AVED)?
Ataxia with Vitamin E Deficiency (AVED) is a rare inherited neurodegenerative disorder characterized by impaired ability to coordinate voluntary movements and disease of the peripheral nervous system. AVED is a progressive disorder that can affect many different systems of the body. AVED is extremely similar to a more common disorder known as Friedreich's Ataxia.

ATR 16 SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for ATR 16 Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
ATR 16 Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

ATR-16 Syndrome is also known as:

Alpha-Thalassemia-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, Chromosome 16-Related
Alpha-Thalassemia-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, Deletion Type

What is ATR-16 Syndrome?
ATR-16 Syndrome is an extremely rare genetic disorder in which affected individuals have a large loss of genetic material on chromosome 16 in which several adjacent genes are lost. Symptoms include intellectual disability, clubfoot, head circumference that is smaller than would be expected based upon an infant’s age and gender, and alpha thalassemia, a blood disorder characterized in this disorder by reduced levels of functional hemoglobin.

ATRANSFERRINEMIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Atransferrinemia - Listed by Global Genes®
Atransferrinemia is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Atransferrinemia is also known as:

Congenital Atransferrinemia
Hereditary Atransferrinemia
Hypotransferrinemia

What is Atransferrinemia?
Atransferrinemia is an extremely rare genetic disorder characterized by low levels of healthy, functional red cells in the blood and by the accumulation of excess iron in the body. Symptoms may vary based upon the severity of anemia and upon the extent of iron accumulation in the body and the specific organs affected.

ATRIAL SEPTAL DEFECTS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Atrial Septal Defects - Listed by Global Genes®
Atrial Septal Defects is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Atrial Septal Defects (ASD) is also known as:

Ostium Primum Defect (Endocardial Cushion Defects Included)
Ostium Secundum Defect
Sinus Venosus

What are Atrial Septal Defects (ASD)?
Atrial Septal Defects (ASDs) are a group of rare disorders of the heart that are present at birth and involve a hole in the wall that separates the two upper-chambers of the heart. Several forms of atrial septal defects are recognized. They are classified according to their location in the septum. The term primum refers to defects that are in the lower part of the septum. The term secundum refers to defects that are located in the middle of the septum, and the term sinus venosus refers to defects in the upper part of the septum.

ATRIOVENTRICULAR SEPTAL DEFECT AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Atrioventricular Septal Defect - Listed by Global Genes®
Atrioventricular Septal Defect is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Atrioventricular Septal Defect (ASVD) is also known as:

Atrioventricular Canal Defects
AVSD
Common Atrioventricular Canal (CAVC) Defect
Endocardial Cushion Defects

Subdivisions of Atrioventricular Septal Defect (ASVD)

Complete Atrioventricular Septal Defect
Incomplete Atrioventricular Septal Defect
Partial Atrioventricular Septal Defect
Transitional Atrioventricular Septal Defect

What is Atrioventricular Septal Defect (ASVD)?
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (ASVD) is a general term for a group of rare heart defects that are present at birth. Infants with ASVDs have improperly developed atrial and ventricular septa and adjoining valves.

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER / ADD AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Orange Awareness Ribbons for Attention Deficit Disorder / ADD

CATEGORIES

Cause Classification: Medical

ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER / ADHD AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Orange Ribbon for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder / ADHD

Cause Classification: Medical

ATYPICAL HEMOLYTIC UREMIC SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Ribbon for Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS) is also known as:

aHUS
Familial Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome
Hereditary Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome

What is Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)?
Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS) is an extremely rare disease characterized by low levels of circulating red blood cells due to their destruction, low platelet count due to their consumption and inability of the kidneys to process waste products from the blood and excrete them into the urine, a condition known as uremia. It is a distinctly different illness from the more common disorder known as typical hemolytic uremic syndrome, which is caused by E.coli-producing Shiga toxins and is generally foodborne.

ATYPICAL TERATOID / RHABDOID TUMORS, ADULT AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Gray Awareness Ribbons for Atypical Teratoid / Rhabdoid Tumors, Adult

What is Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor, Adult, Central Nervous System (Brain) Cancer?
Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the brain. Central nervous (CNS) atypical teratoid/rhabdoid (AT/RT) is a very rare, fast-growing tumor of the brain and spinal cord. It is predominantly a childhood tumor and has rarely been reported in adults.

ATYPICAL TERATOID / RHABDOID TUMORS, CHILDHOOD AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Gray Awareness Ribbons for Atypical Teratoid / Rhabdoid Tumors, Childhood
Alternate Color: Gold Awareness Ribbons for Atypical Teratoid / Rhabdoid Tumors, Childhood

What are Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumors, Childhood?
Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the brain. Central nervous (CNS) atypical teratoid/rhabdoid (AT/RT) is a very rare, fast-growing tumor of the brain and spinal cord. It usually occurs in children aged three years and younger, although it can occur in older children and adults. About half of these tumors form in the cerebellum or brain stem. The cerebellum is the part of the brain that controls movement, balance, and posture. AT/RT may also be found in other parts of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).

AUDITORY PROCESSING DISORDER AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Lime Green Awareness Ribbons for Auditory Processing Disorder

CATEGORIES

Cause Classification: Medical

AUDITORY PROCESSING DISORDER AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Lime Green Awareness Ribbons for Auditory Processing Disorder

CATEGORIES

Cause Classification: Medical

AUTISM AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Puzzle Pieces Awareness Ribbons for Autism

Cause Classification: Medical

AUTOIMMUNE ANGIODEMA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Angioedema

What is Autoimmune Angioedema (AAE)?
Acquired Angioedema (AAE) is a rare disorder that causes recurrent episodes of swelling (edema) of the face or body, lasting several days. There are two forms of AAE. Type 1 is associated with various other diseases including lymphoproliferative disorders, and autoimmune diseases that may not become apparent until years after the angioedema begins. Type 2 is associated with an autoimmune abnormality in which a person has autoantibodies against a protein in the blood called C1-INH.

AUTOIMMUNE AUTONIMIC GANGLIOPATHY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Autonomic Gangliopathy

Cause Classification: Medical

AUTOIMMUNE AUTONOMIC NEUROPATHY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Autonomic Neuropathy

Cause Classification: Medical

AUTOIMMUNE AUTONOMIC NEUROPATHY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Autonomic Neuropathy

Cause Classification: Medical

Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquista
IgA-Mediated Bullous Dermatoses
Pemphigoid
Pemphigus

What are Autoimmune Blistering Diseases?
Autoimmune Blistering Diseases are a group of disorders in which the body mistakenly attacks healthy tissue, causing blistering lesions that primarily affect the skin and mucous and membranes. In autoimmune blistering diseases, antibodies mistakenly attack proteins that are essential for the layers of skin to stick together. The specific symptoms and severity of blistering diseases vary from one person to another, even among individuals with the same disorder. In some cases, blistering lesions can cover a significant portion of the skin.

AUTOIMMUNE DYSAUTONOMIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Light Blue Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Dysautonomia
Alternate Color: Turquoise Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Dysautonomia

Autoimmune Dysautonomia (AAG) is also known as:

Acute Pandysautonomia
Autoimmune Autonomic Neuropathy
Idiopathic Subacute Autonomic Neuropathy

What is Autoimmune Dysautonomia (AAG)?
Autoimmune Autonomic Ganglionopathy (AAG) is a very rare form of dysautonomia in which the body’s own immune system damages a receptor in the autonomic ganglia. It is often associated with high titers of ganglionic acetylcholine receptor antibody (g-AChR antibody).

AUTOIMMUNE ENCEPHALOMYELITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis

What is Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis?
Autoimmune Encephalitis refers to a group of conditions that occur when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy brain cells, leading to inflammation of the brain. People with Autoimmune Encephalitis may have various neurologic and/or psychiatric symptoms.

AUTOIMMUNE ENTEROPATHY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Purple Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Enteropathy

What is Autoimmune Enteropathy (AID)
Autoimmune Enteropathy (AIE) is a rare disease characterized by intractable diarrhea, villous atrophy of the small intestine, the presence of autoantibodies, and usually the need for immunosuppressive treatment.

AUTOIMMUNE GASTROINTESTINAL DYSMOTILITY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Green Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Gastrointestinal Dysmotility

What is Autoimmune Gastrointestinal Dysmotility (AGID)?
Autoimmune Gastrointestinal Dysmotility (AGID) is a type of dysautonomia that may be idiopathic or associated with cancer elsewhere in the body, most commonly small cell lung cancer. Signs and symptoms may include early satiety (feeling full quickly), nausea, vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, constipation and involuntary weight loss.

AUTOIMMUNE HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Red Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

What is Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA)?
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia (AIHA) is a group of rare but serious blood disorders. They occur when the body destroys red blood cells more rapidly than it produces them.

AUTOIMMUNE HEPATITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Purple and Yellow Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Hepatitis

Autoimmune Hepatitis / AIH is also known as:

AIH
Autoimmune Chronic Active Hepatitis
Lupoid Hepatitis

Subdivisions of Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH)

Type 1 AIH
Type 2 AIH
Variant AIH

What is Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH)?
Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH) is a non-contagious, chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease in which one’s own immune system attacks healthy, normal liver cells. The cause of liver cell destruction in this disease is unclear, but may be related to an imbalance in some of the immune system cells. The persistent inflammation within the liver observed in AIH can result in scarring, ultimately leading to cirrhosis, liver failure requiring a liver transplant, and even death. AIH is about 4 times more common in females than males and is commonly associated with other autoimmune conditions.

AUTOIMMUNE INNER EAR DISEASES AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Purple Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease

What is Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED)?
Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED), is a rare disease that happens when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the inner ear. It can cause dizziness, ringing in the ears, and hearing loss.

AUTOIMMUNE LYMPHOPROLIFERATIVE SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Purple Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome

What is Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (ALPS)?
Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome (ALPS) is an inherited disorder in which the body cannot properly regulate the number of immune system cells (lymphocytes). ALPS is characterized by the production of an abnormally large number of lymphocytes. Accumulation of excess lymphocytes results in enlargement of the lymph nodes, the liver, and the spleen.

AUTOIMMUNE MYOCARDITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Red and Purple Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Myocarditis

What is Autoimmune Myocarditis?
Autoimmune Myocarditis is an autoimmune disease that affects the heart. The condition is characterized by inflammation of the heart muscle. Some people with autoimmune myocarditis have no noticeable symptoms of the condition. When present, signs and symptoms may include chest pain, abnormal heartbeat, shortness of breath, fatigue, signs of infection, and leg swelling.

Autoimmune Neutropenia Awareness Ribbon Color:

Purple Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Neutropenia

What is Autoimmune Neutropenia (AIN)?
Autoimmune Neutropenia (AIN) is a rare hematological disorder characterized by the autoantibody-induced destruction of neutrophils. The primary mechanism for this is opsonization, which accelerates the phagocytic clearance of neutrophils. Additionally, anti-neutrophil antibodies affect the functions of target proteins, causing impairment of the neutrophil functions. Such sustained severe neutropenia and impairment of the neutrophil functions resulting from AIN can cause life-threatening severe infections.

AUTOIMMUNE OOPHORITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Purple Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Oophoritis

What is Autoimmune Oophoritis?
Autoimmune Oophoritis is a rare cause of primary ovarian insufficiency (POI). It happens when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the ovaries causing inflammation, atrophy and fibrosis. These changes stop the ovaries from working normally. The main symptoms of autoimmune oophorotis are irregular or absent menstrual periods and symptoms related to ovarian cysts such as abdominal cramping, bloating, nausea and vomiting. Autoimmune oophoritis may occur as part of autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type I and type II, but has also been associated with lupus, pernicious anemia, myasthenia gravis and other autoimmune conditions.

AUTOIMMUNE ORCHITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Purple Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Orchitis

What is Autoimmune Orchitis?
Autoimmune Orchitis is characterized by testis inflammation and the presence of specific anti-sperm antibodies (ASA). It is classified in two categories. Primary Autoimmune Orchitis is defined by infertility and asymptomatic orchitis associated with ASA (100%) directed to the basement membrane or seminiferous tubules in infertile men, without any systemic disease and usually asymptomatic. Secondary autoimmune orchitis is characterized by symptomatic orchitis and/or testicular vasculitis associated with a systemic autoimmune disease, particularly vasculitis. These individuals typically demonstrate testicular pain, erythema and/or swelling.

AUTOIMMUNE PANCREATITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Purple Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Pancreatitis

What is Autoimmune Pancreatitis (AIP)?
Autoimmune Pancreatitis (AIP) is a chronic inflammation that is thought to be caused by the body's immune system attacking the pancreas and that responds to steroid therapy. Two subtypes of AIP are now recognized, type 1 and type 2. Autoimmune pancreatitis is a rare, newly recognized disease and can be mistakenly diagnosed as pancreatic cancer.

AUTOIMMUNE POLYENDOCRINE SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Purple Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome

Cause Classification: Medical

AUTOIMMUNE POLYENDOCRINE SYNDROME TYPE II AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Purple Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type II

Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type II (APS-II) is also known as:

Diabetes Mellitus, Addison's Disease, Myxedema
Multiple Endocrine Deficiency Syndrome, Type II
PGA II
Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome, Type II
Polyglandular Deficiency Syndrome, Type II
Schmidt Syndrome

What is Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type II (APS-II)?
Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome Type II, also known as Schmidt Syndrome, is a rare autoimmune disorder in which there is a steep drop in production of several essential hormones by the glands that secrete these hormones. When first described, this disorder was thought to involve only adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease) and thyroid insufficiency (Hashimoto's thyroiditis). However, over time, as more patients were studied, the scope of the disorder was expanded to include disorders of other underperforming endocrine glands. These include the gonads, which secrete sex hormones, the pancreas which secretes insulin and is intimately tied up with diabetes mellitus, and sometimes the parathyroid glands.

AUTOIMMUNE POLYENDOCRINE SYNDROME TYPE III AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Purple Awareness Ribbons for Polyendocrine Syndrome Type III

AUTOIMMUNE POLYGLANDULAR SYNDROME TYPE I AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type I - Listed by Global Genes®
Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type I is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type I (APS-1) is also known as:

APS-1
APS Type 1
Autoimmune-Polyendocrine-Candidiasis-Ectodermal Dystrophy Syndrome
Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy Type 1 (APECED)
Polyglandular Autoimmune (PGA) Syndrome Type 1

What is Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type I (APS-1)?
Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type I (APS-I) is a rare and complex recessively inherited disorder of immune-cell dysfunction with multiple autoimmunities. It presents as a group of symptoms including potentially life-threatening endocrine gland and gastrointestinal dysfunctions.

AUTOIMMUNE POLYGLANDULAR SYNDROME TYPE III AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type III - Listed by Global Genes®
Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type III is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

What is Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 3 (APS-3)?

Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 3 (APS-3) is an autoimmune condition that affects the body's endocrine glands. The syndrome, which typically affects women during middle age, results from failure of the glands to produce their hormones. This condition is characterized by autoimmune thyroiditis along with another organ-specific autoimmune disease.

There are three types of Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 3:

APS3A – Autoimmune Thyroiditis with Immune-Mediated Diabetes Mellitus (IMDM)
APS3B – Autoimmune Thyroiditis with Pernicious Anemia
APS3C – Autoimmune Thyroiditis with Vitiligo and/or Alopecia and/or Other Organ-Specific Autoimmune Disease

AUTOIMMUNE PROGESTERONE DERMATITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Peach Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Progesterone Dermatitis

What is Autoimmune Progesterone Dermatitis (APD) ?
Autoimmune Progesterone Dermatitis (APD) is primarily characterized by a recurrent skin rash that varies in severity depending on the phase of the menstrual cycle. The rash generally appears during the second half of the cycle when levels of the hormone, progesterone, begin to rise and it subsides shortly after menstruation. Although the exact underlying cause of APD is not well understood, it is thought to involve an abnormal immune reaction triggered by a woman's own progesterone.

AUTOIMMUNE RETINOPATHY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Purple Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Retinopathy

What is Autoimmune Retinopathy?
Autoimmune Retinopathy and Cancer-Associated Retinopathy (CAR) are rare eye disorders in which autoantibodies damage the retina, causing progressive vision loss.

AUTOIMMUNE THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA / ATP AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Purple Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Thrombocytopenic Purpura / ATP

Autoimmune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ATP) is also known as:

Autoimmune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
ITP
Thrombocytopenic Purpura Autoimmune

What is Autoimmune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ATP)?
Autoimmune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ATP) is a disorder that can lead to easy or excessive bruising and bleeding. The bleeding results from unusually low levels of platelets, the cells that help blood clot. Autoimmune Thrombocytopenic Purpura affects children and adults. Children often develop ATP after a viral infection and usually recover fully without treatment. In adults, the disorder is often long term.

AUTOIMMUNE THYROIDITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Purple Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Thyroiditis

What is Autoimmune Thyroiditis?
The thyroid is a small gland in front of the neck that makes hormones that help control just about every organ. When the thyroid does not make enough of these hormones, the body cannot work right. That can affect one’s energy level, mood, and weight.

If the thyroid becomes inflamed, it is called thyroiditis. Sometimes it happens because the body makes antibodies that attack the thyroid by mistake. This condition is called Autoimmune Thyroiditis, Chronic Lymphocytic Thyroiditis, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, or Hashimoto’s Disease.

AUTOIMMUNE URTICARIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Purple Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Urticaria

What is Autoimmune Urticaria?
In about half of patients with chronic idiopathic hives, the explanation is that body's immune system is, in a sense, overactive. The urticaria is "autoimmune". The immune system is attacking the normal tissues of the body and causing hives as a result.

AUTOIMMUNE UVETIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Purple Awareness Ribbons for Autoimmune Uveitis

What is Autoimmune Uveitis?
The uvea represents the vascular organ of the eye and it is composed of the iris, ciliary body and, choroid. Autoimmune uveitis (AU) is an inflammatory process of these uveal components due to an autoimmune reaction to self-antigens or caused by an innate inflammatory reaction secondary to an external stimulus. It can present as an isolated entity or associated with a systemic autoimmune or autoinflammatory disease. Because of its proximity to other parts in the eye, inflammation can cause damage to ocular layers such as the retina and structures like the vitreous body and optic nerve. This compromise is considered one of the principal causes of preventable blindness around the world.

AUTOINFLAMMATION WITH INFANTILE ENTERCOLITIS AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Zebra Awareness Ribbons for Autoinflammation with Infantile Entercolitis

Autoinflammation with Infantile Enterocolitis (AIFEC) is also known as:

AIFEC

What is Autoinflammation with Infantile Enterocolitis (AIFEC)?
Autoinflammation with Infantile Enterocolitis (AIFEC) is a newly identified and extremely rare inflammatory disorder that manifests early in infancy and affects people throughout adulthood. AIFEC is caused by a change in the NLRC4 gene, resulting in increased inflammation and damage to healthy tissues. Individuals with NLRC4 mutations present with enterocolitis (inflammation of the digestive tract causing diarrhea) in infancy and flares of severe and sometimes life-threatening autoinflammation throughout life.

AUTONOMIC DYSFUNCTION AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Awareness Ribbons for Autonomic Dysfunction

Cause Classification: Medical

AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT HEREDITARY ATAXIA AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Autosomal Dominant Hereditary Ataxia - Listed by Global Genes®
Autosomal Dominant Hereditary Ataxia is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Autosomal Dominant Hereditary Ataxia is also known as:

Episodic Ataxia
Spinocerebellar Ataxia

What is Autosomal Dominant Hereditary Ataxia?
Hereditary Ataxias are a group of neurological disorders of varying degrees of rarity that are inherited, in contrast to a related group of neurological disorders that are acquired through accidents, injuries, or other external agents. The hereditary ataxias are characterized by degenerative changes in the brain and spinal cord that lead to an awkward, uncoordinated walk accompanied often by poor eye-hand coordination and abnormal speech.

AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT HYPER IGE SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Autosomal Dominant Hyper IgE Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Autosomal Dominant Hyper IgE Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Autosomal Dominant Hyper IgE Syndrome (AD-HIES) is also known as:

AD-HIES
HIES
HIE Syndrome
Hyperimmunoglobulin E Recurrent Infection Syndrome
Job Syndrome, Autosomal Dominant

What is Autosomal Dominant Hyper IgE Syndrome (AD-HIES)?
Autosomal Dominant Hyper IgE Syndrome (AD-HIES) is a rare multisystem primary immunodeficiency disorder. The disorder is characterized by repeated bacterial infections of the skin and lungs, skeletal abnormalities, and characteristic facial features. The first symptom is often the development of a dry, red flaky skin rash at birth or early during infancy.

AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease - Listed by Global Genes®
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD) is also known as:

ADPKD

Subdivisions of Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)

ADPKD1
ADPKD2

What is Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease?
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Didney Disease (ADPKD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the formation of cysts within the kidneys. Symptoms caused by cyst formation in the kidneys include high blood pressure, pain on the sides of the body between the last rib and the hip, blood in the urine and progressively poor function of the kidneys. In most individuals, ADPKD eventually progresses to cause end stage renal disease, requiring renal replacement therapy, either dialysis or renal transplantation. ADPKD is not simply a kidney disorder and other organ systems of the body can potentially be affected by the development of cysts.

AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT PORENCEPHALY TYPE I AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Autosomal Dominant Porencephaly Type I - Listed by Global Genes®
Autosomal Dominant Porencephaly Type I is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

What is Autosomal Dominant Porencephaly Type I?
Autosomal Dominant Porencephaly Type I is a rare genetic disorder in which fluid-filled cysts and cavities develop on the surface of the brain. Affected individuals are predisposed to damage to small blood vessels, including the small vessels within the brain.

AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT TUBULO INTERSTITIAL KIDNEY DISEASE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Autosomal Dominant Tubulo Interstitial Kidney Disease - Listed by Global Genes®
Autosomal Dominant Tubulo Interstitial Kidney Disease is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Autosomal Dominant Tubulo-Interstitial Kidney Disease (ADTKD) is also known as:

Familial Juvenile Hyperuricemic Nephropathy
Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease
Renin Associated Kidney Disease
Uromodulin Associated Kidney Disease
Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease Type 1
Medullary Cystic Kidney Disease type 2
ADTKD

Subdivisions of Autosomal Dominant Tubulo-Interstitial Kidney Disease (ADTKD)

Autosomal Dominant Tubulo-Interstitial Kidney Disease due to MUC1 Mutations (Mucin-1 Kidney Disease)
Autosomal Dominant Tubulo-Interstitial Kidney Disease due to UMOD Mutations (Uromodulin Kidney Disease)
Autosomal Dominant Tubulo-Interstitial Kidney Disease due to Renin Mutations

What is Autosomal Dominant Tubulo-Interstitial Kidney Disease (ADTKD)?
Autosomal Dominant Tubulointerstitial Kidney Disease (ADTKD) describes a group of diseases that affect the tubules of the kidney.

ADTKD-UMOD (also known as uromodulin kidney disease) is the most common form of this condition. It is caused by a mutation in a gene producing a protein called uromodulin. This protein is only made in the kidney. The mutation causes affected individuals to develop gout, frequently in their teenage years, and progressive kidney disease. This particular condition has also been called familial juvenile hyperuricemic nephropathy type1 or medullary cystic kidney disease type 2.

ADTKD-REN is caused by mutations in the gene producing a protein called renin. Affected individuals usually develop anemia in childhood. Often, their blood potassium levels are mildly elevated, and their blood uric acid levels are also elevated. These individuals also suffer from gout frequently. This condition has also been called familial juvenile hyperuricemic nephropathy type 2.

ADTKD-MUC1 (MUC1 kidney disease) is due to mutations in the gene producing the protein mucin-1. Individuals with this type of autosomal dominant tubulointerstitial kidney disease have slowly progressive chronic kidney disease. They do not have any symptoms when they are young, but as they get older, their kidney function declines, and affected individuals usually require dialysis or a kidney transplant between the 3rd and seventh decades of life. Unlike the other types of the disease, individuals with MUC1 mutations do not have frequent gout, anemia or other symptoms.

Autosomal Dominant Tubulotubulointerstitial Kidney Disease of unknown genetic cause is the term used to describe families with this disease in whom the cause is not known. These individuals usually have chronic kidney disease but do not have gout.

AUTOSOMAL RECESSIVE HYPER IGE SYNDROME AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Autosomal Recessive Hyper IgE Syndrome - Listed by Global Genes®
Autosomal Recessive Hyper IgE Syndrome is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Autosomal Recessive Hyper IgE Syndrome (AR-HIES) is also known as:

AR-HIES
HIES
HIE Syndrome
Hyperimmunoglobulin E Recurrent Infection Syndrome
Job Syndrome, Autosomal Recessive

What is Autosomal Recessive Hyper IgE Syndrome (AR-HIES)?
Autosomal Recessive Hyper IgE Syndrome (AR-HIES) is a very rare primary immunodeficiency disorder. Symptoms often become apparent at birth or early during infancy or childhood. The disorder is characterized by the triad of highly elevated levels of IgE in serum, recurring abscesses of the skin, and recurrent pneumonia.

AUTOSOMAL RECESSIVE POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Blue Jeans Awareness Ribbons for Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease - Listed by Global Genes®
Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease is a rare disease. Rare diseases are also represented by Zebra Ribbons.

Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD) is also known as:

ARPKD
Polycystic Kidney Disease, Infantile

What is Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD)?
Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the formation of fluid-filled sacs in the kidneys. Most affected infants have enlarged kidneys during the newborn period and some cases may be fatal at this time. ARPKD is not simply a kidney disease and additional organ systems of the body may also be affected, especially the liver. High blood pressure, excessive thirst, frequent urination and feeding difficulties may also occur.

AXONAL AND NEURONAL NEUROPATHY AWARENESS RIBBON COLOR:

Purple Awareness Ribbons for Axonal and Neuronal Neuropathy

What is Axonal and Neuronal Neuropathy?
Axonal and Neuronal Neuropathy (AMAN) is a variant of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, an autoimmune disease. It is characterized by acute paralysis and loss of reflexes without sensory loss. The syndrome typically presents as a progressive symmetric paralysis with areflexia, often causing respiratory failure. Antibodies attack the coating of the motor neurons without causing inflammation. It does not affect sensory neurons, so sensation remains intact despite loss of movement.

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