Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis: A Paediatric Perspective

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease in which antibodies are directed against the postsynaptic membrane of the neuromuscular junction, resulting in muscle weakness and fatigability. Juvenile myasthenia gravis (JMG) is a rare condition of childhood and has many clinical features that are d...

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Main Authors: Maria F. Finnis, Sandeep Jayawant
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Autoimmune Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/404101