The role of parental consanguinity and familial aggregation in development of multiple sclerosis: a case–control study

Abstract Background Several studies pointed out the importance of genetic risk factors such as parental consanguinity (PC) and familial multiple sclerosis (FMS) in the risk of MS. This study aimed to investigate the PC and FMS among people with MS (pwMS) in Isfahan, Iran. Methods This case–control s...

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Main Authors: Saeed Vaheb, Mohammad Yazdan Panah, Alireza Afshari-Safavi, Elham Moases Ghaffary, Aysa Shaygannejad, Vahid Shaygannejad, Omid Mirmosayyeb
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-024-02094-x
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author Saeed Vaheb
Mohammad Yazdan Panah
Alireza Afshari-Safavi
Elham Moases Ghaffary
Aysa Shaygannejad
Vahid Shaygannejad
Omid Mirmosayyeb
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Mohammad Yazdan Panah
Alireza Afshari-Safavi
Elham Moases Ghaffary
Aysa Shaygannejad
Vahid Shaygannejad
Omid Mirmosayyeb
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description Abstract Background Several studies pointed out the importance of genetic risk factors such as parental consanguinity (PC) and familial multiple sclerosis (FMS) in the risk of MS. This study aimed to investigate the PC and FMS among people with MS (pwMS) in Isfahan, Iran. Methods This case–control study was conducted on pwMS from the MS clinic of Kashani Hospital, Isfahan, Iran, in October 2023. A group of healthy controls (HC) were also recruited. Data on demographic and clinical characteristics and history of PC and FMS were collected from participants. The relationships between PC, FMS, and developing MS were assessed using multinomial logistic regression analysis. The odds ratio (OR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was computed. Results A total number of 4264 pwMS and 400 HCs were included. The prevalence of PC and FMS among pwMS were 29.3% and 24%, respectively. Multinomial logistic regression adjusted for age and sex indicated that the odds of developing MS were significantly associated with a history of PC (OR = 3.03, 95% CI 2.23 to 4.13, p < 0.001) and FMS (OR = 5.42, 95% CI 3.51 to 8.38, p < 0.001). Conclusion PC and FMS can increase the risk of developing MS. They should be considered along with other risk factors for developing MS. A comprehensive conclusion requires further research.
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spelling doaj-art-153f261fc6df4427ad3baf941a2b2dcf2025-08-20T02:17:37ZengBMCEuropean Journal of Medical Research2047-783X2024-10-0129111110.1186/s40001-024-02094-xThe role of parental consanguinity and familial aggregation in development of multiple sclerosis: a case–control studySaeed Vaheb0Mohammad Yazdan Panah1Alireza Afshari-Safavi2Elham Moases Ghaffary3Aysa Shaygannejad4Vahid Shaygannejad5Omid Mirmosayyeb6Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical SciencesStudents Research Committee, Shahrekord University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Health, North Khorasan University of Medical SciencesIsfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical SciencesIsfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical SciencesIsfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical SciencesIsfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical SciencesAbstract Background Several studies pointed out the importance of genetic risk factors such as parental consanguinity (PC) and familial multiple sclerosis (FMS) in the risk of MS. This study aimed to investigate the PC and FMS among people with MS (pwMS) in Isfahan, Iran. Methods This case–control study was conducted on pwMS from the MS clinic of Kashani Hospital, Isfahan, Iran, in October 2023. A group of healthy controls (HC) were also recruited. Data on demographic and clinical characteristics and history of PC and FMS were collected from participants. The relationships between PC, FMS, and developing MS were assessed using multinomial logistic regression analysis. The odds ratio (OR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was computed. Results A total number of 4264 pwMS and 400 HCs were included. The prevalence of PC and FMS among pwMS were 29.3% and 24%, respectively. Multinomial logistic regression adjusted for age and sex indicated that the odds of developing MS were significantly associated with a history of PC (OR = 3.03, 95% CI 2.23 to 4.13, p < 0.001) and FMS (OR = 5.42, 95% CI 3.51 to 8.38, p < 0.001). Conclusion PC and FMS can increase the risk of developing MS. They should be considered along with other risk factors for developing MS. A comprehensive conclusion requires further research.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-024-02094-xMultiple sclerosisParental consanguinityFamilial multiple sclerosis
spellingShingle Saeed Vaheb
Mohammad Yazdan Panah
Alireza Afshari-Safavi
Elham Moases Ghaffary
Aysa Shaygannejad
Vahid Shaygannejad
Omid Mirmosayyeb
The role of parental consanguinity and familial aggregation in development of multiple sclerosis: a case–control study
European Journal of Medical Research
Multiple sclerosis
Parental consanguinity
Familial multiple sclerosis
title The role of parental consanguinity and familial aggregation in development of multiple sclerosis: a case–control study
title_full The role of parental consanguinity and familial aggregation in development of multiple sclerosis: a case–control study
title_fullStr The role of parental consanguinity and familial aggregation in development of multiple sclerosis: a case–control study
title_full_unstemmed The role of parental consanguinity and familial aggregation in development of multiple sclerosis: a case–control study
title_short The role of parental consanguinity and familial aggregation in development of multiple sclerosis: a case–control study
title_sort role of parental consanguinity and familial aggregation in development of multiple sclerosis a case control study
topic Multiple sclerosis
Parental consanguinity
Familial multiple sclerosis
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-024-02094-x
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