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Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... Weakness: Starts in legs ... Reflexes: Arms or legs ... death Miller Fisher ... ventilation • Steroids
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
thyroid, Sjogren syndrome ... “dropping head syndrome ... weakness, arms > legs ... stimulation - Single fiber ... Immunosuppressive Therapies: Steroids