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Kamber Zeqiraj1, Jera Kruja2, Serbeze Kabashi3
1Clinic of Neurology, University Clinical Centre, Prishtina, Kosovo.
Background And Objectives:
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic recurrent neurological disease that affects the Central Nervous System. This study aims to determine epidemiological factors that affect the appearance of MS, such as: incidence, prevalence, mortality, case appearance in accordance with the disease phase RRMS, SPMS, PPMS, gender, age, age group, and EDSS.
Materials And Methods:
Deals with analyzing diagnosed and treated patients in the Clinic of Neurology in Prishtina during the period of 2003-2012. The research was conducted through a questionnaire applied in the diagnosed cases of MS. Information on patients was gathered from: history of illness, discharge reports and other relevant documents on MS illness. Clinical and epidemiological-descriptive study methods were used. The acquired results are shown through tables, graphics. Statistical processing was conducted with Microsoft Office Excel.
Results:
From the total number of doubtful hospitalized cases of demyelinization (644) in the Clinic of Neurology in Prishtina, 412 cases (64%) were diagnosed with MS. For the period of 2003-2012 the prevalence of MS has been 19.6 of patients in 100,000 inhabitants. MS incidence rate was 0.95 of patients in 100,000 inhabitants. MS mortality rate was 0.14 of deceased in 100,000 inhabitants. The ratio female - male is 2.3:1. A larger number of patients fall within the age group of 30-39 years-old. Clinical form trends: RRSM 72.3%, SPSM 22.6%, PPSM 5.1%. The rate of EDSS 78.3% (0-3.5), 14.9% (4-6.5), 6.8% (7-9).
Insights
This study analyzed Multiple Sclerosis (MS) cases in Prishtina from 2003-2012, finding a prevalence of 19.6/100,000 and a female-to-male ratio of 2.3:1. Most patients were diagnosed with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS).
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, relapsing neurological disease impacting the Central Nervous System.
- Understanding its epidemiological factors is crucial for disease management and public health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence, prevalence, and mortality rates of MS in Prishtina.
- To analyze demographic and clinical characteristics, including disease phases (RRMS, SPMS, PPMS), gender, age, and Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) scores.
Main Methods:
- A clinical and epidemiological-descriptive study was conducted.
- Data were collected from 412 diagnosed MS patients at the Clinic of Neurology in Prishtina (2003-2012) via questionnaires and medical records.
- Statistical analysis was performed using Microsoft Office Excel.
Main Results:
- MS prevalence was 19.6 per 100,000 inhabitants, with an incidence of 0.95 and mortality of 0.14 per 100,000.
- The female-to-male ratio was 2.3:1, and the most affected age group was 30-39 years.
- The primary clinical form was Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) at 72.3%, followed by Secondary Progressive MS (SPMS) at 22.6% and Primary Progressive MS (PPMS) at 5.1%.
Conclusions:
- The study provides key epidemiological data for MS in the studied region.
- Findings highlight a higher prevalence in females and the predominant RRMS form, informing clinical practice and resource allocation.
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