Statements (23)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:disease
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gptkbp:abbreviation |
gptkb:Primary_Progressive_Multiple_Sclerosis
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gptkbp:characterizedBy |
progressive neurological decline
|
gptkbp:diagnosedBy |
neurological examination
MRI |
gptkbp:firstDescribed |
late 20th century
|
gptkbp:fullName |
gptkb:Primary_Progressive_Multiple_Sclerosis
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
PPMS
|
gptkbp:notableDifferenceFrom |
relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
|
gptkbp:onset |
usually after age 40
|
gptkbp:prevalence |
about 10-15% of MS cases
|
gptkbp:progression |
steady without relapses
|
gptkbp:symptom |
balance problems
muscle weakness spasticity bladder dysfunction walking difficulties |
gptkbp:treatment |
gptkb:ocrelizumab
physical therapy symptomatic management |
gptkbp:type |
multiple sclerosis
|
gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:primary_progressive_MS
|
gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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