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ArticleClinical case reports2025

Breaking New Ground: A Seropositive Neuromyelitis Optica (NMOSD) in Ethiopian Patients: A Case Series.

Yegzeru Belete, Abera Kuma, Wasyihun Habtamu, Munewer Fulas, Abdulkerim Girma, Sinetibeb Tadesse, Amanuel Anegagregn

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Yegzeru BeleteSchool of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences Hawassa University Hawassa Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9433-9652
Abera KumaNeurology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences Hawassa University Hawassa Ethiopia.
Wasyihun HabtamuDepartment of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences Hawassa University Hawassa Ethiopia.
Munewer FulasDepartment of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences Hawassa University Hawassa Ethiopia.
Abdulkerim GirmaDepartment of Radiology NewYork Internal Medicine Specialty Clinic Hawassa Ethiopia.
Sinetibeb TadesseDepartment of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences Bahir Dar University Bahir Dar Ethiopia.
Amanuel AnegagregnNeurology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences Hawassa University Hawassa Ethiopia.

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Abstract

This case series highlights the diverse presentations of seropositive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, including the absence of optic neuritis despite anti-aquaporin 4 antibody positivity. It emphasizes the importance of high index of suspicion, early neurologist referral for improved outcomes, the consequences of delayed referral, and the challenges and treatment potential in low-income countries with limited resources.

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EthiopiaHawassaneuromyelitis opticaneuromyelitis optica spectrum disorderoptic neuritis

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