Patient demographics
| Demographics | |
|---|---|
| No. of subjects | 44 |
| Median age at inclusion (yr) | 31 (range, 21–62) |
| Sex (M/F) | 8:36 |
| Diagnosis at inclusion (possible MS/MS) | 23/21 |
| Diagnosis at 1-year follow-up (possible MS/MS) | 16/28 |
| Relapsea at inclusion (yes/no) | 22/22 |
| Relapse at 1-year follow-up (yes/no) | 4/40 |
| Median EDSS at inclusion | 2 (range, 0–5) |
| Median EDSS at 1-year follow-up | 1.25 (range, 0–4) |
Note:—EDSS indicates Expanded Disability Status Scale.
↵a A “relapse” was defined as new symptoms or worsening of previous symptoms, lasting >24 hours and in the absence of increased body temperature and infection.