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Review
. 2023 Mar-Apr;71(2):320-322.
doi: 10.4103/0028-3886.375379.

Guillain-Barré's Syndrome Post Snake Envenomation: Rare Case Report and Literature Review

Parag Aradhey  1 , Neeta Gade  2 , Dhanraj Panjwani  3 , J S Kathpal  3
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Review

Guillain-Barré's Syndrome Post Snake Envenomation: Rare Case Report and Literature Review

Parag Aradhey et al. Neurol India. 2023 Mar-Apr.
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Abstract

Snake bite is commonly encountered problem in India and world-wide. Common neurological presentation of snake bite includes neuromuscular junction dysfunction leading to acute neuromuscular paralysis. But snake envenomation affecting peripheral nerves is rarely reported. Authors are reporting a post cytotoxic snake bite Guillain-Barré syndrome, which is the sixth case reported till date.

Keywords: GBS; snake bite; viper species.

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