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Abstract
Ten clinical syndromes of defective neuromuscular transmission in infancy and childhood are reviewed. Autoimmune, genetic, infectious, and pharmacologic mechanisms have been implicated. These disorders manifest themselves in a variety of ways including severe respiratory insufficiency. Prompt diagnosis and treatment may be lifesaving.Entities:
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Year: 1978 PMID: 341864 DOI: 10.1001/archneur.1978.00500260035009
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arch Neurol ISSN: 0003-9942