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Multiple Sclerosis: Multiple Sclerosis in Children
Although MS is more common in adults between the ages of 20 and 50, it can affect children and teenagers.
Children with MS generally experience the same types of symptoms as adults, including cognitive difficulties that can interfere with school performance.
Most drugs used to treat MS in adults are also used in children. However, the effectiveness and safety of these drugs in children and adolescents has not been confirmed.
Reviewed by the doctors at the Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Research at The Cleveland Clinic (2005).
WebMD Medical Reference provided in collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic
Edited by
Cynthia Dennison Haines, MD on August 01, 2005
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