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| characterized by acute attacks with full or partial recovery. Between attacks, the disease does not progress. Clearly defined exacerbations (flare-ups, attack, relapse) followed by a partial or complete recovery period where your free from disease progression. |
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| progressive disability without remission from the beginning of the disease. Slow but nearly continuous worsening of the disease with no relapses or remissions. |
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| initially clients follow a relapsing/remitting course which is followed by a steadily worsening disease course with or without occational flare-ups or minor recoveries. |
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| Progressive from the beginning with clear, acute relapses. A steadily worsening disease progression from the beginning with clear, acute, exacerbations with or without recovery |
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