PATHOLOGY MCQ
INFLAMMATION
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Detailed explanation-1: -Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve that causes blurred, grey and dim vision. If you have these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Common causes of optic neuritis include multiple sclerosis, cytomegalovirus, Lyme disease and herpes.
Detailed explanation-2: -INTRODUCTION-Optic neuritis is an inflammatory, demyelinating condition that causes acute, usually monocular, visual loss. It is highly associated with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Detailed explanation-3: -Optic neuritis is a common clinical manifestation of central nervous system inflammation. Depending on the etiology, visual prognosis and the risk for recurrent injury may vary. Rapid and accurate diagnosis of optic neuritis may be critical for limiting vision loss, future neurologic disability, and organ damage.