Somali woman with multiple sclerosis, a case report
- Author:
Joyce Pauline Joseph
;
Suganthi Cinnasami
;
Md Hanip Rafia
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
multiple sclerosis;
Somalis
- MeSH:
Multiple Sclerosis
- From:Neurology Asia
2017;22(1):81-84
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
There is variable prevalence of multiple sclerosis, higher in those residing in latitude away from
the equator, and among the Caucasian population. Multiple sclerosis has not been reported in some
countries, partly related to access to modern medicine. Although multiple sclerosis has been reported
among the Somali diaspora, it has not been reported among the residents in Somalia. We report an
adult Somali woman who has relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis for 8 years, affecting the optic
nerves, cerebellum and spinal cord.
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