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myasthenia gravis in the elderly

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease with neuromuscular synaptic transmission disorder. The main clinical feature is that the affected striated muscles are prone to fatigue, and the symptoms can be relieved after rest or anticholinase drugs. Myasthenia gravis is a polygenic disease, which is considered to be mediated by anti-acetylcholine receptor (AchR) antibodies and antibodies...



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