Causes Flashcards
What is the cause of MG?
it’s an autoimmune disorder Caused by Antibodies that bind to postsynaptic acetylcholine receptors located on the neuromuscular junction
Usually it affects young-adult females and can be ass, with thyrotoxicosis, thymoma and other autoimmune diseases
Causes of Lambert-Eaton syndrome?
A paraneoplastic autoimmune disorder caused by antibodies against presynaptic calcium channels in the neuromuscular junction
Cause of GBS?
The body’s immune system attacks self antigens mistaken for foreign antigens
risk factors;
HIV,SLE, lymphoma, influenza vaccination (not nowadays)
Causes of ALS?
Is an idiopathic, chronic ,progressive disease of both upper and Lower motor neurons.
Causes of MS?
Autoimmune disease Affect CNS white matter (focal areas of demyelination) and It can be relapsing or progressive course