Patients with neuromyelitis optica have a more severe disease than patients with relapsingremitting multiple sclerosis, including higher risk of dying of a demyelinating disease. Bichuetti D B, de Oliveira E M L, de Souza N A, Tintoré M, Gabbai A A Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2013 May; 71(5):275-9. PMID: 23689404. Abstract CommentRecommendBookmarkWatch