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| Demographic | Definite NMOSD (n=178) | High risk NMOSD (n=63) | MS (n=68) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men:women (n:n) | 20:158 | 13:50 | 20:48 |
| Onset age (years, mean±SD) | 31.8±11.5 | 40.4±11.0 | 27.7±9.2 |
| Disease duration (years, mean±SD) | 22.0±5.6 | 6.7±5.7 | 5.9±4.7 |
| EDSS score (median) | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1.5 |
EDSS: Kurtzke's Expanded Disability Status Scale, MS: multiple sclerosis, NMOSD: neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, SD: standard deviation.
