Table 3

Diagnostic classification of prevalent patients in the Leeds Health Authority

Poser classificationNo (%)Prevalence (/105)
Clinically definite320  (45)43.7
Laboratory supported definite63 (9)8.6
Clinically probable139 (19)19.0
Laboratory supported probable4 (1)0.5
Unclassified91 (13)12.4
Suspected95 (13)13.0
Total712 (100)93.7
  • Unclassified = probable or definite multiple sclerosis verified by a consultant neurologist but not classified according to the Poser criteria.