Publications by authors named "Carolina Monsalve Munoz"
Mult Scler Relat Disord
April 2022
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to determine the prevalence of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) in Antioquia, Colombia, during the years 2016 to 2018, using the Capture-Recapture Method across eight neurological care centers.
- - Out of 221 consultation histories analyzed, 169 patients with NMOSD were identified, resulting in a prevalence rate of 4.03 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, predominantly affecting women (87.5%) and Mestizo individuals (81.6%).
- - The findings suggest that Antioquia has one of the highest NMOSD prevalence rates globally, emphasizing the need for further research to better understand this condition within the Colombian population.
