Abstract:Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated demyelinating disorder involving the central nervous system (CNS). It is common amongst young females. Although the exact cause of MS is yet unknown, viral infections such as EBV, environmental factors, and autoimmune and genetic mechanisms involving HLA-DRB1 loci are implicated. Familial MS is reported from some geographic locations and ethnic groups but is thought to be rare in Asia. In this paper, we present both a Sri Lankan mother and her son, with clinically … Show more
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