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Myasthenia Gravis Causes

What Causes Myasthenia Gravis?

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease. Experts do not know what triggers the immune system dysfunction and they do not believe it is an inherited condition.

The symptoms of myasthenia gravis may occur at any age. They are more common in young adults and those older than age 50. Women tend to get myasthenia gravis at an earlier age than men.

Learn more about myasthenia gravis treatment at Stanford.

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

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