Clinical and epidemiological profile of patients with multiple sclerosis in Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

UNLABELLED

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated disease that affects the central nervous system. Clinical presentation and prevalence vary widely around the world.

OBJECTIVE

To describe the clinical and epidemiological aspects of patients with MS in Uberaba (MG).

METHOD

We conducted a transversal descriptive study, with data analysis of 35 patients with MS.

RESULTS

Prevalence of MS was 12.5 cases/100,000 inhabitants, with a predominance in females (71.4%) and Caucasoid (85.7%). The current average age was (43.8 ys). The most common initial symptom was sensory (40%), followed by optical neuritis (25.7%). Expanded Disability Status Scale average score was 2.4. The relapsing-remitting form was predominant (88.6%), most (74.3%) were on immunomodulatory treatment and (40%) had college education.

CONCLUSION

Prevalence of MS in Uberaba (MG) is considered average in accordance to Kurtzke and Page and clinical features are consistent with most Brazilian studies.