Multiple Sclerosis Causes
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Causes of Multiple Sclerosis
Malfunction of the body's immune system seems to be the cause of MS, but the exact cause of this malfunction is unknown.
The following conditions may contribute to MS:
- Viral or other infection
- Genetic factors (heredity)
- Environmental factors
- Degeneration of parts of the nervous system
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