Guillain-Barre syndrome. Another immune-mediated disease with a predilection for young women?
Published
Journal Article
Although the epidemiology of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) has been studied extensively, some important aspects remain unrecognized. In a retrospective study of 92 patients with GBS, we identified an apparent increased frequency in young women, an epidemiological feature shared with other immune-mediated neurological diseases such as myasthenia gravis and multiple sclerosis.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Riggs, JE; Gutmann, L; Whited, JD
Published Date
- September 1989
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 85 / 9
Start / End Page
- 382 - 383
PubMed ID
- 2789453
Pubmed Central ID
- 2789453
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0043-3284
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States