Arlene M. Kraft, Henry C. Wessman
Abstract
A review of the pathology and theoretical causes of multiple sclerosis is presented. Patchy areas of demyelination are described and related to clinical symptoms. Etiological theories relate to climatic factors, cultural influence, familial incidence, blood-related factors, cerebrospinal fluid, viral infections, and pregnancy.
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A review of the pathology and theoretical causes of multiple sclerosis is presented. Patchy areas of demyelination are described and related to clinical symptoms. Etiological theories relate to climatic factors, cultural influence, familial incidence, blood-related factors, cerebrospinal fluid, viral infections, and pregnancy.
Key concepts: Etiology, Multiple sclerosis, Incidence (geometry), Cerebrospinal fluid, Medicine, Pathology, Immunology, Optics