Fig. 2.

Absolute rate differences of serious infection associated with MS disease course and disability by attained age.

Differences in absolute rates of serious infection associated with MS disease course and disability status. All rates are derived from flexible parametric models with attained age as underlying time scale using matched individuals from the general population without MS as a reference. Abbreviations: MS = multiple sclerosis; EDSS = Expanded Disability Status Scale; CI = confidence interval.