Guillain-Barre syndrome in three siblings less than 2 years old.

Guillain-Barré syndrome in three siblings less than 2 years old.

Three of five children who were born to consanguineous parents developed Guillain-Barré syndrome before they were 3 years old. The syndrome is rare in early childhood and we suggest that there may be a genetic element in the pathogenesis.

Guillain Barré syndrome in a population less than 15 years old in Brazil.

To know the impact of the Guillain Barré syndrome (GBS) in the population less than 15 years old, after the eradication of poliomyelitis. Data bank from the program of epidemiological surveillance of acute flaccid palsies (AFP) from the Fundação Nacional de Saúde were analyzed between 1990-1996. From 3619 notifications of AFP there were 1678 GBS. GBS yearly incidence rates is 0.39-0.63 cases/10...

Guillain Barre syndrome. Three case reports.

Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS), was originally described by Guillain et. al in 1916 following two case reports. In 1936 Guillain himself described more cases in a further report} and since then this condition has been widely published. Several different terms have been used to describe this illness and these includes acute infective polyneuritis, acute febrile polyneuritis of OsIer and acute idi...

The Guillain-Barre' syndrome.

Guillain-Barre’ Syndrome: A Case Report

Background and Objectives: Guillain-Barre´ Syndrome (GBS) is an acute-onset, monophasic, immune-mediated polyneuropathy that often follows an antecedent infection. Special nutritional support has an important role in these patients. Methods: A 6 years old girl with GBS was admitted to PICU of Dr. Sheikh Children Hospital (Mashhad, Iran). Chief compliance for hospitalization was inability to w...