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In society, the risk of developing multiple sclerosis is about 1 in 750. If, however, you have a first-degree relative (parent, sibling, etc) who has MS, that risk increases to anywhere between 1 in 100 and 1 in 40.
But it's not all genetic. Take the identical twin example, twins who share the same DNA. If one gets MS, the risk of the other developing it is 1 in 4. If it were all genetic, the risk for the second twin would be 100%. The fact that it is 25% indicates that there are other factors involved, including geography, ethnicity, and that ever-elusive infectious "trigger" which seems to initiate the disease process.
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How do you use sclerosis in a sentence?
Sclerosis or sclerotization is a hardening of tissue and other anatomical features. Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis tend to occur between the ages of 20 and 40.
What is a progressive autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation that causes demyelination?
Multiple sclerosis
What has the author Michel Geffard written?
Michel Geffard has written: 'Multiple sclerosis' -- subject(s): Multiple sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis
What disease did Michelle Obama's father have?
multiple sclerosis
What has the author William A Sheremata written?
William A. Sheremata has written: '100 questions & answers about multiple sclerosis' -- subject(s): Multiple sclerosis '100 questions and answers about multiple sclerosis' -- subject(s): Miscellanea, Multiple sclerosis, Popular works, Popular Works, Multiple Sclerosis
Is sclerosis and Multiple sclerosis the same?
no
Which autoimmune disease affects the nervous sytem?
Multiple Sclerosis
What system is involved with multiple sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis affects the nervous system.
When was Multiple Sclerosis Trust created?
Multiple Sclerosis Trust was created in 1993.
When was Multiple Sclerosis Foundation created?
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation was created in 1986.
What is degenerative sclerosis?
Degenerative sclerosis refers to a condition characterized by the hardening and degeneration of tissue, often affecting the nervous system or connective tissues. It can occur in various diseases, such as multiple sclerosis or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), where the protective myelin sheath around nerve fibers is damaged. This results in impaired neurological function, which can manifest as muscle weakness, coordination issues, and other neurological symptoms. The term highlights both the degeneration of tissue and the consequent sclerosis, or hardening, that can occur as part of the disease process.
Which disorder is caused by insufficient immunological responses to pathogen?
Multiple sclerosis
