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Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS)—the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. MS is thought to be caused by an immune-mediated disorder where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue in the CNS.

Topics in this section include understanding multiple sclerosis, diagnosis, treatment, and tools and resources for caring for a person with MS.

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