Polyneuropathies Flashcards
1
Q
What are the most common infections to cause Guillain-Barré syndrome?
A
campylobacter (bad chicken)
cytomegalovirus
epstein barr virus
2
Q
What is the treatment of Gullian-Barré syndrome?
A
Immunoglobulin
3
Q
What does gallon-barré develop into if it does not resolve and how is this treated?
A
Chronic Inflammatory demyelinating Polyneuropathy
treated with steroids
4
Q
What is the definitive diagnosis for Gullian-Barré syndrome?
A
nerve conduction study after about a week
5
Q
What are the most common causes of polyneuropathies in general?
A
Diabetes
Alcohol
Vit. Def
