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Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis or MS is an immune-based inflammatory disease that affects the myelin, the protective cover of nerve fibers. This causes inflammation, scar tissue and/or lesions in the brain. MS can differ depending on what nerves are affected by demyelination. There are 4 different types of multiple sclerosis.

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