Multiple sclerosis diagnostic delay and its associated factors in Upper Egyptian patients

Abstract The earlier the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS), the sooner disease-modifying treatments can be initiated. However, significant delays still occur in developing countries. We aimed to identify factors leading to delayed diagnosis of MS in Upper Egypt. One hundred forty-two patients wit...

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Main Authors: Eman M. Khedr, Islam El Malky, Hussein B. Hussein, Doaa M. Mahmoud, Ayman Gamea
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-02-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-28864-x