CNS demyelinating autoimmune diseases

Updated on Dec 02, 2023

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MeSH D020278

CNS demyelinating autoimmune diseases are autoimmune diseases which primarily affect the central nervous system.

Examples include:

Diffuse cerebral sclerosis of Schilder

Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis

Acute hemorrhagic leukoencephalitis

Multiple sclerosis (though etiology is unknown, it is sure that immune system is involved)

Transverse myelitis

Neuromyelitis optica

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