CLINICAL AND NEUROLOGICAL FEATURES OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Abstract
The urgency of the problem. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system (CNS), affecting more than 3 million people worldwide and is currently incurable. The main risk factors include latitude (higher incidence in temperate climates), which may reflect seasonal variations in sunlight exposure, affecting vitamin D levels or pathogens common in these regions. Exposure to tobacco, obesity, and mononucleosis are also associated with an increased risk of MS. Multiple sclerosis has a varied clinical course and there is no single test that would have the appropriate diagnostic sensitivity and specificity for a quick and accurate diagnosis.\n\n The aim of the study was to investigate the clinical and neurological course of multiple sclerosis in hot climates and to establish specific criteria for accurate diagnosis.