Clinical and epidemiological profile of patients with multiple sclerosis in Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Clinical and epidemiological profile of patients with multiple sclerosis in Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated disease that affects the central nervous system. Clinical presentation and prevalence vary widely around the world. To describe the clinical and epidemiological aspects of patients with MS in Uberaba (MG). We conducted a transversal descriptive study, wi...

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Published in:Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria Vol. 69; no. 2A; pp. 184 - 187
Main Authors: Ribeiro, Sônia Beatriz Félix, Maia, Danilo Fonseca, Ribeiro, João Batista, Cardoso, Fabrízio Antônio Gomide, Silva, Cátia
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Brazil Academia Brasileira de Neurologia - ABNEURO 01-04-2011
Academia Brasileira de Neurologia (ABNEURO)
Subjects:
Adult
Age of Onset
Brazil - epidemiology
Cross-Sectional Studies
Educational Status
epidemiologia
esclerose múltipla
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Multiple Sclerosis - epidemiology
Multiple Sclerosis - ethnology
NEUROSCIENCES
Prevalence
prevalência
PSYCHIATRY
Sex Distribution
Young Adult
Brazil
prevalência
epidemiology
prevalence
esclerose múltipla
epidemiologia
multiple sclerosis
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Summary:Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated disease that affects the central nervous system. Clinical presentation and prevalence vary widely around the world. To describe the clinical and epidemiological aspects of patients with MS in Uberaba (MG). We conducted a transversal descriptive study, with data analysis of 35 patients with MS. Prevalence of MS was 12.5 cases/100,000 inhabitants, with a predominance in females (71.4%) and Caucasoid (85.7%). The current average age was (43.8 ys). The most common initial symptom was sensory (40%), followed by optical neuritis (25.7%). Expanded Disability Status Scale average score was 2.4. The relapsing-remitting form was predominant (88.6%), most (74.3%) were on immunomodulatory treatment and (40%) had college education. Prevalence of MS in Uberaba (MG) is considered average in accordance to Kurtzke and Page and clinical features are consistent with most Brazilian studies.
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ISSN:0004-282X
1678-4227
1678-4227
0004-282X
DOI:10.1590/S0004-282X2011000200008