Differential distribution of HLA alleles in two forms of Guillain-Barré syndrome.

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Differential distribution of HLA alleles in two forms of Guillain-Barré syndrome.

The Journal of infectious diseases - 1 Dec 1997

Monos D S, Papaioakim M, Ho T W, Li C Y, McKhann G M

Abstract excerpt

Guillain-Barré syndrome in northern China occurs in two forms: acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (AIDP) and acute motor axonal neuropathy (AMAN). AMAN and AIDP have an immunologic basis, and some cases are associated with preceding Campylobacter jejuni infection. The distribution of...

Topics

Alleles
Campylobacter Infections
China
DNA
Genes, MHC Class II
HLA-D Antigens
HLA-DQ Antigens
HLA-DQ beta-Chains
HLA-DR Antigens
HLA-DRB1 Chains
Humans
Polyradiculoneuropathy

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