MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What type of disease is myasthenia gravis?
A
Autoimmune disorder
B
Viral infection
C
Genetic disorder
D
Bacterial infection
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What is myasthenia gravis? Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune, neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the skeletal muscles (the muscles that connect to your bones and contract to allow body movement in the arms and legs, and allow for breathing).

Detailed explanation-2: -There are two clinical forms of myasthenia gravis: ocular and generalized.

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