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Disease course characteristics associated with the prognosis of multiple sclerosis
| Poor prognosis | Good prognosis |
|---|---|
| Motor involvement, in particular disturbed coordination or balance | Sensory or visual symptoms dominate |
| Onset of disease in older males | Complete recovery from individual attacks |
| Frequent and prolonged relapses with incomplete recovery within 2 years of disease onset | |
| Short interval between the initial episode and first relapse | |
| Onset of progressive phase |
