Abstract:

The cause of MS is unknown. There is considerable circumstantial evidence that MS is a complex trait, probably autoimmune in nature, and is determined by both genetic and environmental factors. At present, it must be acknowledged, however, that our understanding of the pathogenesis of MS is minimal. Very little is known about the genes determining disease susceptibility and perhaps even less is understood about environmental factors that influence penetrance or the geographic distribution. Th...

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