Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders with unevenly clustered attack occurrence

Conclusions
Patients with NMOSD showed mixed periods of "clustered" occurrence with frequent attacks presenting with similar manifestations and "nonclustered" intermittent periods with sparse relapses. Approximately half of the relapses occurred during the "clustered" period within 12 months of the last clinical attack. Clinicians should pay special attention to whether the patients are presently in the "clustered" or "nonclustered" period to decide optimal relapse-preventive strategies.

Source: Neurology Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation - November 21, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Akaishi, T., Nakashima, I., Takahashi, T., Abe, M., Ishii, T., Aoki, M. Tags: Article Source Type: research