Neuromyelitis Optica
Top Contributors - Kehinde Fatola, Reem Ramadan, Nikhil Benhur Abburi, Kim Jackson and Leana Louw
Introduction[edit | edit source]
Neuromyelitis optica, also called NMO or Devic's disease, is a rare yet severe demyelinating autoimmune inflammatory process affecting the central nervous system. It specifically affects the myelin, which is the insulation around the nerves. NMO mainly affects the spinal cord and the optic nerves -- the nerves that carry signals from the eyes to the brain. As a result, the disease can cause paralysis and blindness.
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