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How probable am i to inherit multiple sclerosis?

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Not genetic disease.: Ms occurs in genetically susceptible people who are exposed to environmental influences. If your mom has ms, perhaps 3-5% chance, and dad, about 1-3%. If both mom and dad each have ms, increased risk about 11-35%, and certain genetic profiles either increase or decrease ultimate risk. Environment may instead play a larger role.

Answered 2/27/2015

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