What causes Multiple System Atrophy?
The causes of MSA are unknown. It is still unclear as to exactly why the cells become damaged in MSA. MSA is not contagious. It does not appear to be inherited, although some research suggests there may be a predisposition within the genetic make-up of an individual for cells to become damaged. What triggers the damage process to begin is unknown. Environmental toxins or a history of trauma have been suggested, but evidence for this as a cause is slight. This too is a focus of ongoing research.
