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INTRAVENOUS IMMUNOGLOBULINS IN GUILLAIN BARRE SYNDROME COMPLICATING PREGNANCY

DIBU SAM

Abstract


Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) complicating  pregnancy is rare. We report a case of predominantly sensory GBS during pregnancy. There was good maternal and fetal outcome after intravenous immunoglobulin treatment.

 


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