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Intravenous Immunoglobulin for Severe Protracted Pediatric Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Is Single Dose Adequate?

Authors :
Madaan, Priyanka
Jauhari, Prashant
Shruthi, N. M.
Chakrabarty, Biswaroop
Gulati, Sheffali
Source :
Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology; Jan-Mar2019, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p123-124, 2p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article discusses the cases of a 5-year old and 11-year-old boys with severe protracted Guillain–Barre syndrome (GBS). The patients responded to several doses of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVG) and their conditions had improved. Other topics include the clinical symptoms, severity, prognosis and supportive therapy and immunotherapy management of GBS.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09722327
Volume :
22
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
133751290
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/aian.AIAN_100_18