I heard about a condition called mog, but I'm not sure what it is. Can someone explain to me what mog is, in terms of medical conditions or diseases?
7 answers
Daniele
Fri Oct 18 2024
Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease, or MOGAD, is a rare neurological condition that affects the central nervous system.
Caterina
Fri Oct 18 2024
It is an immune-mediated demyelinating disorder, meaning that the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath surrounding nerve fibers.
Leonardo
Thu Oct 17 2024
This attack leads to inflammation and potential damage in various parts of the central nervous system, including the optic nerve, spinal cord, brain, and brainstem.
TaekwondoMasterStrength
Thu Oct 17 2024
Treatment for MOGAD typically involves immune-modulating therapies to suppress the immune system's attack on the myelin sheath.
noah_smith_researcher
Thu Oct 17 2024
MOGAD can cause a wide range of symptoms, depending on the area of the nervous system affected.