Multiple Sclerosis Overview

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What is the most common clinical course of multiple sclerosis?

Secondary-progressive MS

Relapsing-remitting MS (correct)

Progressive-relapsing MS

Primary-progressive MS

At what age does the onset of MS typically occur?

10-20 years

50-60 years

60-70 years

30-50 years (correct)

What is the gender ratio in MS, with women being more commonly affected than men?

3:1

2:1 (correct)

1:1

4:1

Which type of MS starts with a relapsing-remitting course but progresses to steady decline?

Secondary-progressive MS Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of risk of developing MS is reported for an identical co-twin of an affected person?

25% Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to periods without disease progression and abatement of signs and symptoms in MS?

Remissions Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how many people worldwide are affected by multiple sclerosis?

2.1 Signup and view all the answers

Which age group is less likely to have the onset of multiple sclerosis?

>40 years old Signup and view all the answers

What does RRMS stand for in relation to multiple sclerosis courses?

Relapsing-remitting MS Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant consequence of multiple sclerosis on quality of life?

Impaired quality of life Signup and view all the answers

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What is the most common clinical course of multiple sclerosis?

At what age does the onset of MS typically occur?

What is the gender ratio in MS, with women being more commonly affected than men?

Which type of MS starts with a relapsing-remitting course but progresses to steady decline?

What percentage of risk of developing MS is reported for an identical co-twin of an affected person?

Which term refers to periods without disease progression and abatement of signs and symptoms in MS?

Approximately how many people worldwide are affected by multiple sclerosis?

Which age group is less likely to have the onset of multiple sclerosis?

What does RRMS stand for in relation to multiple sclerosis courses?

What is a significant consequence of multiple sclerosis on quality of life?

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