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Multiple sclerosis is more common in women aged 20-40 of white race living in colder climates. Genetic and environmental factors like Epstein-Barr virus exposure, low vitamin D, and smoking increase risk. Sensitized T-cells cross the blood-brain barrier and attack myelin sheaths by activating macrophages and releasing cytokines, causing inflammation and destruction of the myelin sheath. This leads to plaques of sclerotic tissue on demyelinated axons and interruption of impulse transmission, resulting in var
- Author
- Aleli Do
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- EN