Table 1.
Demographic and clinical features of multiple sclerosis patients of the multiplex family.
| Characteristics of MS Patients | Individual II-6 | Individual II-15 | Individual II-11 | Individual III-5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | Female | Female | Male | Male |
| Age (years) | 66 | 50 | 63 | 32 |
| MS course | SP | SP | SP | RR |
| Age at MS onset (years) | 41 | 33 | 33 | 25 |
| Age at MS diagnosis (years) | 49 | 35 | 39 | 31 |
| Disease duration (years) | 24 | 17 | 30 | 7 |
| EDSS | 6.5 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 2.0 |
| MSSS | 6.362 | 7.765 | 5.608 | 3.17 |
| MS treatment | IFN 1β | No treatment | Chronic steroid | GA |
RR: relapsing-remitting; SP: secondary-progressive. IFN 1β: interferon β-1 a; GA: glatiramer acetate; EDSS: expanded disability status scale; MSSS: multiple sclerosis severity scale.