Abstract
We studied 263 cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome from 1996 to 2001, 40% of which were associated with a known causative agent, mainly Campylobacter jejuni (22%) or cytomegalovirus (15%). The cases with no known agent (60%) peaked in winter, and half were preceded by respiratory infection, influenza-like syndrome, or gastrointestinal illness.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Antibodies, Bacterial / blood
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Antibodies, Viral / blood
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Campylobacter Infections / complications
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Campylobacter Infections / epidemiology*
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Campylobacter jejuni / growth & development*
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Cytomegalovirus / growth & development*
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Cytomegalovirus Infections / complications
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Cytomegalovirus Infections / epidemiology*
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Female
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Gastrointestinal Diseases / complications
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Gastrointestinal Diseases / epidemiology
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome / epidemiology*
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome / etiology
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome / microbiology
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Paris / epidemiology
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Respiratory Tract Infections / complications
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Respiratory Tract Infections / epidemiology
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Seasons
Substances
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Antibodies, Bacterial
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Antibodies, Viral