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Please help docs! is multiple sclerosis hereditary?

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Not primary cause: Ms is clearly influenced by genetics, as we are aware of risk profiles increasing genetic susceptibility and some genetic protective profiles; but, without a number of environmental influences, will not occur. So, like folks who get flu frequently, this is a vulnerability, but not a hereditary illness.

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Answered 4/16/2016

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