Multiple sclerosis in Brazil: a systematic review

Highlights • Profile of MS in Brazil is similar to that observed in high-MS-prevalence areas. • Classic predictors of long-term disability were reproduced in Brazil. • African ancestry is a risk factor to disability and early progression.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinical neurology and neurosurgery 2016-12, Vol.151, p.24-30
Hauptverfasser:	Vasconcelos, C.C.F., MD, MsC, PhD, Thuler, L.C.S., MD, MSc, PhD, Rodrigues, B.C., MD, Calmon, A.B., MD, MSc, Alvarenga, R.M.P., MD, MSc, PhD
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Adults Age Brazil - epidemiology Brazilian profile Child Clinical course Disease Progression Epidemiology Ethnicity Female Gender Genealogy Hospitals Humans Male Medical prognosis Multiple sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis - epidemiology Multiple Sclerosis - physiopathology Natural history Neurology Neurosurgery Pediatrics Population Prognostic factors Reading Studies Systematic review
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Zusammenfassung:	Highlights • Profile of MS in Brazil is similar to that observed in high-MS-prevalence areas. • Classic predictors of long-term disability were reproduced in Brazil. • African ancestry is a risk factor to disability and early progression.
ISSN:	0303-8467 1872-6968
DOI:	10.1016/j.clineuro.2016.07.011