Drug treatments for Multiple Sclerosis questions with correct answers

What is the usual age of onset for MS? CORRECT ANSWER-After 15 years old What are the two types of MS? CORRECT ANSWER-Relapsing-remitting (RR) and primary progressive (PP) What is the cause of MS? CORRECT ANSWER-Autoimmune disease that causes demyelination of central axons, leading to the formation of sclerotic areas. The presence of antibodies to the myelin basic protein occurs and there are raised levels of TNF-alpha (cytokine involved in systemic inflammation). Breakdown of the BBB allows for peripheral immune cells to enter the brain. What is it that degrades the myelin? CORRECT ANSWER-Macrophages from the peripheral immune system What are the 3 MS treatment strategies? CORRECT ANSWER-Treatment to alter the course of the disease. Relapse treatment (stop full development of lesions). Symptomatic treatment (improve patients quality of life) What is the current drug treatment used to alter the course of the disease? What are the two subtypes? Which one is better tole