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Recommendations for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis Relapses

2021; Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute; Volume: 12; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3390/jpm12010006

2075-4426

Cristina Ramo‐Tello, Yolanda Blanco, Luís Brieva, Bonaventura Casanova, Eva Martínez‐Cáceres, Daniel Ontaneda, Lluís Ramió‐Torrentà, Álex Rovira,

Polyomavirus and related diseases

Minimizing the risk of relapse is essential in multiple sclerosis (MS). As none of the treatments currently available are capable of completely preventing relapses, treatment of these episodes remains a cornerstone of MS care. The objective of this manuscript is to reduce uncertainty and improve quality of care of this neurological process. This article addresses definitions of key concepts, recommendations for clinical examination, classification criteria, magnetic resonance imaging, biomarkers, and specific therapeutic counsels including special populations such as pregnant and breastfeeding women, and children. An algorithm for treating MS relapses is also provided.