Epidemiology of aquaporin‐4 autoimmunity and neuromyelitis optica spectrum

2016334 citationsJournal Articlegreen Open Access

Authors

Eoin P. Flanagan · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Philippe Cabre · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Martinique

Brian G. Weinshenker · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Jennifer L. St. Sauver · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Debra J. Jacobson · Mayo Clinic

Masoud Majed · Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Vanda A. Lennon

Abstract

This study reports the highest prevalence of NMO/NMOSD in any population (10/100,000 in Martinique), estimates it affects 16,000 to 17,000 in the USA (higher than previous predictions), and demonstrates it disproportionately affects blacks. Ann Neurol 2016;79:775-783.

Topics & Keywords

Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies Electrolyte and hormonal disorders Stability and Controllability of Differential Equations

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Neurology

Volume 79, Issue 5, pp. 775-783

DOI: 10.1002/ana.24617

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