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Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute Team Successfully Treats Rare, Disabling Condition

Ms. Carrillo was diagnosed with neuromyelitis optica (NMO), a rare autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, primarily targeting the optic nerves and spinal cord.

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  • April 10, 2026

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Dulima Carrillo, a 57-year-old woman, experienced rapid onset of severe neurological symptoms due to neuromyelitis optica (NMO), an autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system. After moving to Miami for better care, Dr. Luis Compres-Brugal and Dr. Maria Vera Silva implemented a targeted treatment plan that included inebilizumab therapy. Remarkably, Dulima regained her independence after extensive rehabilitation, emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and multidisciplinary care in managing rare neurological conditions.

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Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute Team Successfully Treats Rare, Disabling Condition

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