Classifications

Question 1

Major types or classifications are based on?

Answer 1

Pattern of exacerbation/remission

Question 2

Benign:

Answer 2

The person stays fully functional 15 years after onset; fewer than 20% of cases

Question 3

Malignant:

Answer 3

Marburg Disease:

Rare, rapid onset with continual progression to severe disability/death

Question 4

Relapsing- remitting (RRMS)

Answer 4

85% most common

• Clearly defined exacerbations or relapses producing acute worsening of neurological symptoms
• Partial or near complete recovery of function
• Periods of remission without disease progression or change in symptoms
• Good prognosis

Question 5

Primary progressive (PPMS)

Answer 5

10% rare

• Nearly continuous worsening of symptoms without distinct relapses
• May have occasional plateaus

Question 6

Progressive relapsing (PRMS)

Answer 6

5% rares

• Clearly defined exacerbations or relapses producing acute worsening of neurological symptoms
• Partial or near complete recovery of function
• sSymptoms gradually worsen between acute episodes

Question 7

Secondary progressive:

Answer 7

10%

-Begins like relapsing remitting (RRMS) then converts to progressive, irreversible declines