Molecular characterization of the gut microbiome in egyptian patients with remitting relapsing multiple sclerosis.

Background: Multiple Sclerosis is the most common chronic demyelinating disease of the central nervous system, representing the main cause of non-traumatic disabling disorders in young adults. The etiology of Multiple Sclerosis is not fully appreciated, although strong evidence points to genetic and environmental factors. The role of the gut microbiome in Multiple Sclerosis pathogenesis is a rapidly emerging area of study in that field.