Multiple Sclerosis

Question 1

List the 5 types of multiple sclerosis?

Answer 1

1. RELAPSING-REMITTING MS
2. BENIGN MS
3. PRIMARY PROGRESSIVE MS
4. SECONDARY PROGRESSIVE MS
5. PROGRESSIVE RELAPSING MS

Question 2

Which type of MS is most common?

Answer 2

RELAPSING-REMITTING MS

Question 3

How can benign MS be identified?

Answer 3

10 to 15 years AFTER DIAGNOSIS OF RELAPSING-REMITTING MS
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MINIMAL DISABILITY

Question 4

Name the form of MS characterized by a lack of distinct attacks, with slow onset and steadily worsening symptoms? (affecting 10%)

Answer 4

PRIMARY PROGRESSIVE MS

Question 5

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?

Answer 5

RELAPSING-REMITTING MS

Question 6

Name the rare form of MS in which the disease is progressive from its initial onset?

Answer 6

PROGRESSIVE RELAPSING MS