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1Université Libre, Brussels, Belgium.
Abstract:
The diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) is a clinical one which should be made by a neurologist. Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) [Lowenthal (1991): Neurol Neurosurg 4:914-918], the results of evoked potential studies, and magnetic resonance imaging serve as confirmatory tests. CSF is a window which permits a glimpse into the metabolism of the nervous system. The detailed investigation of the CSF proteins has provided important clues about our understanding of the pathogenesis of MS.
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