Cases of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder from the East Africa region, highlighting challenges in diagnostics and healthcare access.
eNeurologicalSci
; 22: 100320, 2021 Mar.
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CNS, Central nervous system; CSF, Cerebrospinal fluid; EDSS, Extended Disability Status Scale; HIV, Human immunodeficiency virus; HSV-2, Herpes simplex virus type 2; ICD-10, nternational Classification of Diseases version 10; IPND, International Panel for NMOSD Diagnosis; IVMP, Intravenous methylprednisolone; LETM, Longitudinally extensive tranverse myelitis; MMF, Mycophenolate mofetil; MOG, Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein; MRI, Magnetic resonance imaging; NMOSD, Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder; Neuro-immunology; Neuro-inflammation; Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder; OCBs, Oligoclonal bands; ON, Bilateral simultaneous or sequential optic neuritis; PLEX, Plasma exchange; RRMS, Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis; RTX, Rituximab; Sub-Saharan Africa; TPHA, Treponema pallidum haemagglutination assay; nd, not done
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