Multiple Sclerosis Flashcards
1
Q
List the 5 types of multiple sclerosis?
A
- RELAPSING-REMITTING MS
- BENIGN MS
- PRIMARY PROGRESSIVE MS
- SECONDARY PROGRESSIVE MS
- PROGRESSIVE RELAPSING MS
2
Q
Which type of MS is most common?
A
RELAPSING-REMITTING MS
3
Q
How can benign MS be identified?
A
10 to 15 years AFTER DIAGNOSIS OF RELAPSING-REMITTING MS
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MINIMAL DISABILITY
4
Q
Name the form of MS characterized by a lack of distinct attacks, with slow onset and steadily worsening symptoms? (affecting 10%)
A
PRIMARY PROGRESSIVE MS
5
Q
What do most patients suffer before progressing to “secondary progressive MS”, where there is a development of disability later in the course of the disease?
A
RELAPSING-REMITTING MS
6
Q
Name the rare form of MS in which the disease is progressive from its initial onset?
A
PROGRESSIVE RELAPSING MS