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Clinical and epidemiological profile of patients with multiple sclerosis in Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Sônia Beatriz Félix Ribeiro1, Danilo Fonseca Maia, João Batista Ribeiro
1Department of Neurology, Federal University of Triangulo Mineiro, Uberaba, MG, Brazil. neurologia@uftm.edu.br
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated disease that affects the central nervous system. Clinical presentation and prevalence vary widely around the world.
Objective:
To describe the clinical and epidemiological aspects of patients with MS in Uberaba (MG).
Method:
We conducted a transversal descriptive study, with data analysis of 35 patients with MS.
Results:
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.
Conclusion:
Prevalence of MS in Uberaba (MG) is considered average in accordance to Kurtzke and Page and clinical features are consistent with most Brazilian studies.
