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Definition
Demyelinating Peripheral Neuropathy
Autoimmune, usually follows a respiratory infection |
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| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis |
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Definition
Upper and Lower Motor Neuropathy
First manifest in hand weakness and atrophy accompanied by hyperreflexia
Generally fatal after 6 months due to respiratory insufficiency |
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Term
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Definition
Neuromuscular Junction Disease with Destruction of Nicotinic Receptors
Autoimmune characterized by alternating fluctuations of weakness and fatigue in skeletal muscle |
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Term
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Definition
CNS Demyelinating Disease
Multifocal plaques on demyelination sites
Presence of antibodies indicates autoimmune |
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