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==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
*'''Familial ALS''' accounts for approximately 5%-10% of all ALS cases and is caused due to genetic factors. | *'''Familial ALS''' accounts for approximately 5%-10% of all ALS cases and is caused due to the genetic factors. | ||
*'''Sporadic ALS''' accounts for the remaining 90%-95% of ALS with no known cause. | *'''Sporadic ALS''' accounts for the remaining 90%-95% of ALS with no known cause. | ||
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==References== | ==References== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Charmaine Patel, M.D. [2]Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[3]
Overview
ALS is classified into two sub-groups: Familial ALS and Sporadic ALS.
Classification
- Familial ALS accounts for approximately 5%-10% of all ALS cases and is caused due to the genetic factors.
- Sporadic ALS accounts for the remaining 90%-95% of ALS with no known cause.