B. Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- 1. Etiology: Unknown; follows mild illnesses.
- 2. Pathological changes: Inflammatory mononuclear infiltrate in cranial
and spinal nerves; segmental demyelination of peripheral nerves
- 3. Clinical signs: Motor disability (weakness) is first symptom. Autonomic
dysfunction, total motor paralysis, and mild sensory changes may occur.
Symptoms progress to maximum about 2 weeks after onset.
- 4. CSF changes: Elevation in protein without cell increase