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The occurrence of Guillain-Barre syndrome within families.
Neurology - 9 Nov 2004
Geleijns K, Brouwer B A, Jacobs B C, Houwing-Duistermaat J J, van Duijn C M, van Doorn P A
Abstract excerpt
This report describes 12 Dutch families of which at least two members have had Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS). The authors observed an earlier onset of GBS in successive generations. The occurrence of GBS within families suggests a role for genetic factors in the pathogenesis of GBS.
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