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
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