[Current theories on the etiology of multiple sclerosis].

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[Current theories on the etiology of multiple sclerosis].

Zhurnal nevropatologii i psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova (Moscow, Russia : 1952) - 1 Jan 1990

Zavalishin I A

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The review is concerned with the problems of multiple sclerosis etiology, with the new data enriching the existing concepts of the given question. Special attention is paid to an analysis of the role of retroviruses, new genetic markers, and environmental factors. Approaches to further studies in...

Topics

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Adolescent
Adult
Age Factors
Child
Disease Susceptibility
Diseases in Twins
Genotype
HLA Antigens
Haploidy
Humans
Middle Aged
Multiple Sclerosis
Risk Factors

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