| Literature DB >> 6622344 |
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.Entities:
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Year: 1983 PMID: 6622344 PMCID: PMC2417601 DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.59.694.516
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Postgrad Med J ISSN: 0032-5473 Impact factor: 2.401