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==Historical Perspective== | ==Historical Perspective== | ||
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*[Disease name] was first discovered by [name of scientist], a [nationality + occupation], in [year]/during/following [event]. | |||
*The association between [important risk factor/cause] and [disease name] was made in/during [year/event]. | |||
*In [year], [scientist] was the first to discover the association between [risk factor] and the development of [disease name]. | |||
*In [year], [gene] mutations were first implicated in the pathogenesis of [disease name]. | |||
==Outbreaks== | |||
There have been several outbreaks of [disease name], which are summarized below: | |||
==Landmark Events in the Development of Treatment Strategies== | |||
In [year], [diagnostic test/therapy] was developed by [scientist] to treat/diagnose [disease name]. | |||
==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamadmostafa Jahansouz M.D.[2]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Discovery
- [Disease name] was first discovered by [name of scientist], a [nationality + occupation], in [year]/during/following [event].
- The association between [important risk factor/cause] and [disease name] was made in/during [year/event].
- In [year], [scientist] was the first to discover the association between [risk factor] and the development of [disease name].
- In [year], [gene] mutations were first implicated in the pathogenesis of [disease name].
Outbreaks
There have been several outbreaks of [disease name], which are summarized below:
Landmark Events in the Development of Treatment Strategies
In [year], [diagnostic test/therapy] was developed by [scientist] to treat/diagnose [disease name].
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Optic Neuritis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Optic neuritis typically affects young adults ranging from 18–45 years of age, with a mean age of 30–35 years. There is a strong female predominance. The annual incidence is approximately 5/100,000, with a prevalence estimated to be 115/100,000.[1]