A patient's symptoms include poor spoken and written comprehension but fluent and reasonably grammatical speech output. What is the most probable diagnosis?
A)acquired alexia
B)conduction aphasia
C)Wernicke's aphasia
D)Broca's aphasia

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Poor spoken and written comprehension along with fluent and grammatical speech output are classic symptoms of Wernicke's aphasia. In this type of aphasia, the patient has damage to the posterior portion of the left temporal lobe, which affects their ability to comprehend language while still allowing for relatively normal language production. Acquired alexia involves difficulty in reading, while conduction aphasia involves difficulty with repetition, and Broca's aphasia involves difficulty with language production.

A Patient's Symptoms Include Poor Spoken and Written Comprehension but Fluent