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How serious is Tropical Spastic Paraparesis?

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How serious is Tropical Spastic Paraparesis?

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Prognosis of Tropical Spastic Paraparesis: HAM/TSP is usually a progressive neurological disorder but it is rarely fatal. Most patients live for several decades after the diagnosis. Their prognosis improves if they take steps to prevent urinary tract infection and skin sore formation, and if they enroll in physical and occupational therapy programs.