Distribution of disease courses in familial versus sporadic multiple sclerosis

ConclusionFamilial MS cases are more likely to have relapsing ‐remitting MS than a progressive course compared to sporadic MS cases. Secondly, we find that within MS families, first‐degree relatives are likely to have the same MS course, but we do not find that they are diagnosed at the same age.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - November 9, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Maria Steenhof, Nete Munk Nielsen, Egon Stenager, Kirsten Kyvik, S ören Möller, Jens Michael Hertz Tags: Original Article Source Type: research