Myasthenia gravis
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Is myasthenia gravis genetic?

• Is myasthenia gravis genetic?

• Is myasthenia gravis genetic?  (Back to Top)

• No. Myasthenia gravis is not thought to be directly inherited. It can be caused by certain treatments such as Penicillamine, interferon alpha, or bone marrow transplant, however in most cases the underlying cause of the disease is unknown.^[1][2] 
  
• Last Reviewed: 1/14/2009

References  (Back)

1. Myasthenia Gravis Fact Sheet. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). 2008 Available at: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/myasthenia_gravis/detail_myasthenia_gravis.htm. Accessed January 13, 2009.
2. Myasthenia Gravis: Frequently Asked Questions. Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America. Available at: http://www.myasthenia.org/amg_faqs.cfm#4 . Accessed January 13, 2009.