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Myasthenia gravis is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by extreme muscle weakness and fatigue due to defects in the transmission of signals from nerves to muscles. It commonly affects women ages 20-30 and symptoms include drooping eyelids, difficulty smiling, and weakness of the facial muscles, throat, and limbs. While there is no cure, treatment focuses on using anticholinesterase drugs to improve muscle function and reducing circulating antibodies through immunosuppressive therapies or plasmapheres
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