Guillain Barre Syndrome: A clinical observational study in Indian paediatric patients

Abstract

Background: Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) is the most common cause of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) after nationwide poliomyelitis eradication measures in India. AFP surveillance has increased the detection of cases. New modalities of management such as artificial ventilation and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) are expected to increase survival of GBS patients.Objective: To study the clinical presentation, prognostic factors and outcome in GBS patients admitted to a tertiary care centre in Gujarat, India.