Changes in lymphocyte subsets in patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome treated with immunoglobulin [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune condition characterized by peripheral neuropathy. The pathogenesis of GBS is not fully understood, and the mechanism of how intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) cures GBS is ambiguous.
Hui Qing Hou +5 more
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Dynamics of Nerve Conduction Studies in Patients With Guillain–Barré Syndrome
ABSTRACT Introduction/Aims The value of electrodiagnostic subtyping of Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) is still debated. This study aimed to determine the diagnostic yield, timing, and changes of the electrodiagnostic subtyping in patients with GBS in serial nerve conduction studies (NCS).
Samuel Arends +181 more
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Impact of guillain barre syndrome on psychosocial functionings of patients in islamabad [PDF]
GuillainBarre Syndrome (GBS) is a rare autoimmune disease of unknown causes that affects peripheral nervous system. Objectives: To review the impacts of the GuillainBarre Syndrome on the psychosocial functioning of the patients and to assess the ...
Ahmed Awan, Waqar +2 more
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Guillain-Barré syndrome in temporal association with influenza A vaccine [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To report a case of Guillain-Barré syndrome following influenza A (H1N1) 2009 vaccine. CASE DESCRIPTION: A four-year-old boy presented right thigh pain and ascending muscular weakness 15 days after the second dose of influenza A (H1N1) 2009 ...
Ferrarini, Maria Aparecida G +5 more
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Demyelinating Leprosy Neuropathy: An Unusual and Misleading Electrophysiological Pattern
ABSTRACT Introduction/Aims Peripheral neuropathy, especially mononeuropathy multiplex, is a frequent manifestation of leprosy. Electrodiagnostic studies (EDX) usually show predominant axonal involvement. In this study, we report patients with prominent demyelinating abnormalities consistent with the diagnosis of chronic inflammatory demyelinating ...
Cendrine Foucard +4 more
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GUILLAIN — BARRÉ SYNDROME AS A RELEVANT ISSUE OF NEUROLOGY (A LITERATURE REVIEW)
Acute infl ammatory polyneuropathy is an important research problem of modern neurology. Guillain — Barré syndrome is a severe form of acute polyneuropathy, which is based on autoimmune infl ammation of the myelin sheath of roots and peripheral nerves ...
Ivan A. Velichko, Marina A. Barabanova
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Delayed Exposures and Pre‐Exposure Periods in Self‐Controlled Case Series Studies
ABSTRACT A key assumption of the self‐controlled case series (SCCS) method is that exposures should not depend on the event of interest. However, treatments such as vaccines may be deferred after an adverse health event. One suggestion to handle such delayed exposures is to include a pre‐exposure window in the SCCS model.
Heather Whitaker +2 more
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Postmortem Findings in Patient with Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Zika Virus Infection
Postmortem examination results of a patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome and confirmed Zika virus infection revealed demyelination of the sciatic and cranial IV nerves, providing evidence of the acute demyelinating inflammatory polyneuropathy Guillain ...
Emilio Dirlikov +11 more
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A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis on Campylobacter Species Prevalence in Chicken in Italy
• This systematic review summarizes the prevalence of Campylobacter spp. in different chicken matrices in Italy over the last 20 years, which may be useful for conducting quantitative microbial risk assessment in the future. • Higher Campylobacter spp.
Aya Attia Koraney Zarea +4 more
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Fatal recurrent Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) in an Ethiopian male: a case report
Introduction Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) is a disease affecting the peripheral nerves, leading to a constellation of motor, sensory, and autonomic symptoms.
Eden Tesfaye Beyene +3 more
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