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EDMUS classification

Confavreux C, Compston DAS, Hommes OR, McDonald WI, Thompson AJ. EDMUS, a European database for multiple sclerosis. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry 1992; 55: 671-676

Relapsing-Remitting form RR Presence of events (relapses) separated by periods of clinical inactivity (with or without sequelae)
Secondary-Progressive form SP This category is subdivided into:
  • relapsing
 SP-R
  • with superimposed relapses during the progressive phase
  • non relapsing
 SP-NR
  • without superimposed relapses during the progressive phase
Primary-Progressive form PP This category is subdivided into:
  • relapsing
 PP-R
  • with superimposed relapses (progressive-relapsing)
  • non-relapsing
 PP-NR
  • without superimposed relapses (primary-progressive stricto sensu according to Lublin & Reingold)