Guillain-Barré syndrome associated with tuberculosis

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Abstract

Two cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome occurring in association with chronic pulmonary tuberculosis are reported. A cell-mediated, delayed hypersensitivity reaction to, or invasion of the nerve roots by tubercle bacilli would seem to be the likely explanation of the neuropathy. © 1983 The Fellowship of Postgraduate Medicine.

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Vyravanathan, S., & Senanayake, N. (1983). Guillain-Barré syndrome associated with tuberculosis. Postgraduate Medical Journal. BMJ Publishing Group. https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.59.694.516

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