Regarding muscular dystrophy management, which statement is accurate?

• A. There is a known cure with gene therapy.
• B. Antibiotics can reverse disease.
• C. There is no cure; treatment focuses on maintaining mobility and managing symptoms.
• D. Spinal deformities are prevented completely by vaccination.

Answer: (C)

Muscular dystrophy is a progressive genetic condition with no cure at present, so management focuses on preserving function and comfort as weakness advances. The goal is to maintain mobility and daily independence through physical therapy to keep joints flexible, use of assistive devices and adaptive strategies, and appropriate respiratory support, along with pain management and monitoring for complications. That makes the statement about there being no cure and treatment aimed at maintaining mobility and managing symptoms the most accurate. Antibiotics don’t reverse the disease, gene therapy is not yet a proven cure, and vaccination does not prevent spinal deformities.