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Multiple
sclerosis is one of several demyelinating diseases.
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MS, like most in the group,
are acquired conditions.
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Preferential damage to the myelin.
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Symptoms come from disruption
of transmission of electrical impulses along axons.
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CNS has limited capacity to
regenerate myelin.
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Secondary axonal damage also
occurs.
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Other demyelinating syndromes
include:
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Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
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JC virus infection of oligodendrocytes.
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A spectrum of inherited disorders
collectively known as leukodystrophies
Multiple
sclerosis continued
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