Blog: Multifocal motor neuropathy

Multifocal Motor Neuropathy Reported after Flu, Tetanus Vaccines

Oct 18, 2017

Multifocal motor neuropathy, also known as MMN, is a rare nerve disorder which mainly affects the lower arms and hands, and in some cases, the muscles of the legs. The cause of MMN is not exactly clear, but the current thinking is that the disease is caused by an abnormal response of the patient’s immune system which damages the nerves. Let’s look a little closer at the term ‘multifocal motor neuropathy’ so you can understand...