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Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disease of the neuromuscular system that is characterized by high plasma levels of acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibodies, which invoke an immune response against these receptors. Production of these antibodies are caused by molecular mimicry of a self antigen. T-helper cells, a type of immune system cells, can come across antigen presenting cells that display an antigen that is similar, in sequence, to AChR's. The T-helper cells are activated in this manner and can cause an immune response (antibody production) against AChR's. In essence, the Herpes virus is known to have a similar sequence to AChR's, therefore, the existance of the Herpes virus increases the risk of Myasthenia Gravis development.
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Which neuromuscular disorder is caused by a bacterial toxin?
Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
Can someone 14 years old get myasthenia gravis?
Yes. I was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis at age 15.
What is transient neonatal myasthenia gravis?
Transient neonatal myasthenia gravis occurs in infants born from mothers who have MG.
Is Doryx contraindicated in Myasthenia gravis?
Doxycycline is not contraindicated in myathenia gravis.
Did tony randall have myasthenia gravis?
No.
Does myasthenia gravis require Ventilatory assistance devices?
Ventilatory assistance devices may need to be used because of myasthenia gravis
When the immune system produces antibodies which destroy acetylcholine receptors this disease is called?
Myasthenia gravis.
How cholinergic drugs useful in myasthenia gravis?
Neostigmine is preferred for treatment of myasthenia gravis. Pyridostigmine is longer acting than neostigmine.
Can Botox mimic myasthenia gravis?
yes
Can ophthalmoplegia happen with myasthenia gravis?
Yes
How does the edrophonium chloride test work when diagnosing myasthenia gravis?
In people with myasthenia gravis involving the eye muscles, the drug will briefly relieve weakness.
Are tender points symptomatic of myasthenia gravis?
yes
