Multiple Sclerosis

What kind of disease is Multiple Sclerosis?

• Infectious

• Viral

• Autoimmune

• Bacterial

What causes Multiple Sclerosis?

• Paralysis

• Injury

• Obesity

• Unknown

Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects the central nervous system, which part of CNS usually attacked?

• Nerve cells ( neurons)

• Myelin sheath

• Plaques

• Vertebrae

Although cause is yet to be known, what factors may play a role in causing MS?

• Environment

• Family history

• Viruses

• All of the above

Which age group is Multiple Sclerosis more likely to strike?

• Children under 12

• Teens

• 20 to 40

• 65 and above

What are some symptoms of MS?

• Blurred / double vision

• Muscle weakness or partial paralysis

• Tiredness (fatigue)

• All of the above

Screening for MS is done by ..

• MRI

• X-ray

• CT-scan

• Mammograph

Is there a cure?

• Yes

• No

Name a popular figure with MS.

• Stephan Hawking

• Selma Blair

• Angelina Jolie

• Ozzy Osborne

What gender does MS affect more?

• Females

• Males