Neuromyelitis optica: Evaluation of 871 attacks and 1,153 treatment courses

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Authors

Ingo Kleiter · Ruhr University Bochum

Anna Gahlen · St. Josef-Hospital

Nadja Borisow · Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Katrin Fischer · Asklepios

Klaus‐Dieter Wernecke · Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Brigitte Wegner · Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Kerstin Hellwig ·

Abstract

Particularly myelitis and bilateral optic neuritis have poor remission rates. Escalation of attack therapy improves outcome. PE/IA may increase recovery in isolated myelitis.

Topics & Keywords

Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders Ocular Diseases and Behçet’s Syndrome

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Neurology

Volume 79, Issue 2, pp. 206-216

DOI: 10.1002/ana.24554

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