Prevalence and Relative Proportions of Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease in the Republic of Korea - PubMed
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- Study provides nationwide estimates of MS, NMOSD, and MOGAD in Korea.
- Total of 4,196 patients identified: 1,799 MS, 1,616 NMOSD, and 781 MOGAD.
- Ratio of MS:NMOSD:MOGAD is 2.3:2.1:1.
- Mean age at onset varies: MS (33.4 years), NMOSD (42.7 years), MOGAD (41.7 years).
- Female-to-male ratios: MS (2.2:1), NMOSD (5.1:1), MOGAD (1.5:1).
- Crude prevalence estimates per 100,000: MS (3.48), NMOSD (3.13), MOGAD (1.51).
- Findings reflect a distinctive Korean CNS inflammatory demyelinating disease profile.
- Higher proportion of NMOSD and MOGAD due to low MS prevalence in East Asia.