Worldwide Incidence and Prevalence of Neuromyelitis Optica

2020275 citationsReviewbronze Open Access

Authors

Viktoria Papp · Copenhagen University Hospital

Melinda Magyari · Copenhagen University Hospital

Orhan Aktaş · Copenhagen University Hospital

Thomas Berger · Copenhagen University Hospital

Simon Broadley · Copenhagen University Hospital

Philippe Cabre · Copenhagen University Hospital

Anu Jacob

Abstract

NMOSD is a rare disease worldwide. Variations in prevalence and incidence have been described among different geographic areas and ethnicities. These are only partially explained by different study methods and NMO/NMOSD definitions, highlighting the need for specifically designed epidemiologic studies to identify genetic effects and etiologic factors.

Topics & Keywords

Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders Long-Term Effects of COVID-19

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Neurology

Volume 96, Issue 2, pp. 59-77

DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000011153

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