The original statements about disease course, prognosis and fever are historical descriptions that have not received current medical review. They should not be used to predict an individual's outcome.
Marburg's Variant of Multiple Sclerosis is a very aggressive form of MS where the disease advances very quickly and relentlessly. It is associated with severe axonal loss and leads to rapid disability and death. It is also known as Acute or Fulminant MS.
Marburg's MS often strikes in younger people and is usually preceded by fever.
Fortunately, Marburg's Variant is very rare.
Marburg's Variant Links:
Questions and Answers - Multiple Sclerosis: Types
T cell receptors in acute multiple sclerosis
Acute MS (Marburg type) associated with developmentally immature MBP
Lesion development in Marburg's type of acute multiple sclerosis
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Author: Paul Jones
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