relapsing-remitting MS

GPTKB entity

Statements (33)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf multiple sclerosis subtype
gptkbp:affects central nervous system
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:RRMS
gptkbp:autoimmuneDisease true
gptkbp:canProgressTo gptkb:secondary_progressive_MS
gptkbp:cause demyelination
nerve damage
gptkbp:characterizedBy episodes of neurological symptoms
periods of remission
gptkbp:diagnosedBy neurological examination
MRI
lumbar puncture
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
gptkbp:gender more common in women
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label relapsing-remitting MS
gptkbp:mostCommonFormOf multiple sclerosis
gptkbp:onset 20-40 years
gptkbp:prevalence most common MS type (about 85% at diagnosis)
gptkbp:riskFactor smoking
genetic predisposition
vitamin D deficiency
environmental factors
gptkbp:subspecies multiple sclerosis
gptkbp:symptom fatigue
muscle weakness
difficulty with coordination
numbness
vision problems
gptkbp:treatment disease-modifying therapies
physical therapy
corticosteroids
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Multiple_Sclerosis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5