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22. A Quantitative Electrophysiological Study Of Acute Idiopathic Polyneuritis -- Ma were studied in 17 patients with acute idiopathic polyneuritis from one axonal damage in the majority of cases of acute idiopathic polyneuritis. http://jnnp.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/abstract/40/2/156

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23. Abnormalities Of Proximal Conduction In Acute Idiopathic Polyneuritis: Compariso Abnormalities of proximal conduction in acute idiopathic polyneuritis comparisonof short latency evoked potentials and Fwaves http://jnnp.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/abstract/47/2/197

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24. Arch Intern Med -- Abstract: Acute Idiopathic Polyneuritis Caused By Cytomegalov Previously, CMV has been associated with acute idiopathic polyneuritis on theindirect evidence of rising or elevated titers of complement fixing antibodies http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/136/1/100

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25. Arch Intern Med -- Table Of Contents (Vol. 136 No. 1, January 1, 1976) acute idiopathic polyneuritis caused by cytomegalovirus S. Kabins; R. Keller; R.Peitchel; MA Ali Arch Intern Med. 1976;136100101. ABSTRACT http://archinte.ama-assn.org/content/vol136/issue1/index.dtl

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26. Health Topics Alternative Names. LandryGuillain-Barre syndrome; acute idiopathic polyneuritis;Infectious polyneuritis; Acute inflammatory polyneuropathy http://www.netwellness.org/ency/article/000684.htm

NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities. Thursday, September 8, 2005 Home HealthTopics Health Centers Reference Library ... Search NetWellness ADAM Health Encyclopedia Injury Disease Nutrition Poison ... Z Guillain-Barre syndrome Definition Guillain-Barre syndrome is a disorder caused by nerve inflammation involving progressive muscle weakness or paralysis, which often follows an infectious illness. Alternative Names Landry-Guillain-Barre syndrome; Acute idiopathic polyneuritis; Infectious polyneuritis; Acute inflammatory polyneuropathy Causes Guillain-Barre syndrome is an acute type of nerve inflammation. The inflammation damages portions of the nerve cell, resulting in muscle weakness or paralysis and sensory loss. The damage usually includes loss of the myelin sheath of the nerve (demyelination ), which slows the conduction of impulses through the nerve. The damage can also cause kill the axon part of the nerve cell (denervation), which stops nerve function entirely. Without the axon, messages cannot be transferred from one nerve cell to another. The exact cause of this disorder is unknown. It may occur at any age but is most common in people of both sexes between the ages 30 and 50. It often follows a minor infection, usually a respiratory (lung) infection or gastrointestinal (gut) infection. Frequently, signs of the original infection have disappeared before the signs of Guillain-Barre begin.

27. Guillain-Barrè Syndrome (acute idiopathic polyneuritis; Acute immune mediated polyneuritis ; AcuteImmuneMediation Polyneuritis; Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculopathy http://www.icongrouponline.com/health/Guillain-Barre.html

ICON Health Publications Official Health Sourcebooks Search ICON Health Titles: The Official Patient's Sourcebook on GUILLAIN-BARRÈ SYNDROME (Acute idiopathic polyneuritis; Acute immune mediated polyneuritis ; Acute Immune-Mediation Polyneuritis; Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculopathy; Acute inflammatory neuropathy; Acute polyneuropathy; Acute segmentally demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy; Ascending paralysis; Kussmaul-Landry Paralysis; Landry Ascending Paralysis; Landry-Guillain-Barre-Strohl syndrome; Landry's ascending paralysis; Post-Infective Polyneuritis) Revised and Updated for the Internet Age P A P E R B A C K Paperback Book Paperback Book Order by phone: 800-843-2665 (within USA) 1-201-272-3651 (from outside USA) Paperback Book Shipped in 3 to 5 business days E B O O K Electronic File * E-Book version sent via e-mail in 2 business days Pages Price $28.95(USD) ISBN Published Synopsis A comprehensive manual for anyone interested in self-directed research on Guillain-Barre. Fully referenced with ample Internet listings and glossary. Related Conditions/Synonyms Acute idiopathic polyneuritis; Acute immune mediated polyneuritis ; Acute Immune-Mediation Polyneuritis; Acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculopathy; Acute inflammatory neuropathy; Acute polyneuropathy; Acute segmentally demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy; Ascending paralysis; Kussmaul-Landry Paralysis; Landry Ascending Paralysis; Landry-Guillain-Barre-Strohl syndrome; Landry's ascending paralysis; Post-Infective Polyneuritis

28. Guillain-Barre Syndrome acute idiopathic polyneuritis; acute immunemediated polyneuritis; acute infectivepolyneuritis; acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculopathy; http://www.icongrouponline.com/health/Guillain-Barre_Syndrome_Ph.html

ICON Health Publications Official Health Sourcebooks Search ICON Health Titles: GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME A Bibliography, Medical Dictionary, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References (acute idiopathic polyneuritis; acute immune-mediated polyneuritis; acute infective polyneuritis; acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculopathy; acute inflammatory neuropathy; acute polyneuropathy; acute segmentally demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy; ascending paralysis; Kussmaul-Landry paralysis; Landry-Guillain-Barre-Strohl syndrome; post-infective polyneuritis) P A P E R B A C K Paperback Book Paperback Book Order by phone: 800-843-2665 (within USA) 1-201-272-3651 (from outside USA) Paperback Book Shipped in 3 to 5 business days E B O O K Electronic File * E-Book version sent via e-mail in 2 business days Pages Price $34.95(USD) ISBN Published Synopsis In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading." Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing. Since only the smallest fraction of information dealing with Guillain-Barre syndrome is indexed in search engines, such as www.google.com or others, a non-systematic approach to Internet research can be not only time consuming, but also incomplete. This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so.

29. MDAdvice.com - Health Library - Pediatric Symptoms & Illnesses GUILLAINBARRQE SYNDROME (Infectious Polyneuritis; acute idiopathic polyneuritis)MDAdvice.com Home Health Library Pediatric Symptoms and Illnesses http://www.mdadvice.com/library/ped/pedillsymp181.html

HOME HEALTH LIBRARY AREAS ... ABOUT US GUILLAIN-BARRQE SYNDROME (Infectious Polyneuritis; Acute Idiopathic Polyneuritis) MDAdvice.com Home Health Library Pediatric Symptoms and Illnesses GUILLAIN-BARRQE SYNDROME (Infectious Polyneuritis; Acute Idiopathic Polyneuritis) GENERAL INFORMATION DESCRIPTION Guillain-Barrqe syndrome is an inflammatory condition of nerves and muscles that causes rapid weakness and loss of sensation. The central nervous systemincluding the brain, the coverings of the brain (meninges), and the spinal cord and peripheral nerves and muscles are involved. Guillain-Barrqe syndrome can affect both sexes, all ages, but occurs far more commonly in adults than children. Appropriate health care includes: Physician's monitoring of general condition and medications. Hospitalization. Self-care after diagnosis. Early stages: Muscle weakness in hands and feet, arms and legs, abdomen and chest. The weakness spreads within 72 hours; it may create life-threatening breathing difficulty for your child. Shock (weakness, faintness, cold hands and feet, rapid heartbeat, sweating). Later stages:

30. MDAdvice.com - Health Library - Symptoms, Illness & Surgery GUILLAINBARRE SYNDROME (Infectious Polyneuropathy; acute idiopathic polyneuritis)MDAdvice.com Home Health Library Illnesses/Conditions http://www.mdadvice.com/library/symp/illness246.html

HOME HEALTH LIBRARY AREAS ... ABOUT US GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME (Infectious Polyneuropathy; Acute Idiopathic Polyneuritis) MDAdvice.com Home Health Library Illnesses/Conditions General Information DEFINITION A rare, inflammatory condition involving the central nervous system that causes rapid weakness and loss of sensation. BODY PARTS INVOLVED Central nervous system. SEX OR AGE MOST AFFECTED All ages, but most common between 30 and 50. Early stages: Muscle weakness in hands and feet, arms and legs, abdomen and chest. The weakness spreads within 72 hours; it may create life-threatening breathing difficulty. Shock (weakness; faintness; cold hands and feet; rapid heartbeat; sweating). Later stages: Complete paralysis (sometimes) for weeks or months. CAUSES Unknown, but may be an autoimmune disorder. It sometimes follows an immunization or minor surgery. RISK INCREASES WITH Recent surgery. Recent immunization. Recent illness, such as a minor respiratory infection, gastroenteritis, Hodgkin's disease or lupus erythematosus. HOW TO PREVENT Cannot be prevented at present.

31. ACUTE IDIOPATHIC POLYNEURITIS acute idiopathic polyneuritis A form of peripheral neuropathy that results inthe temporary loss of movement and sensation due to inflammation of multiple http://www.medhelp.org/glossary2/new/GLS_0115.HTM

ACUTE IDIOPATHIC POLYNEURITIS - A form of peripheral neuropathy that results in the temporary loss of movement and sensation due to inflammation of multiple nerves (and loss of myelin ). The exact cause is unknown but has been associated with an abnormal immune response to viral infection . Complete recovery can take up to six months. Med Help International Library Search Ask the Doctor Forums The medical glossary has been made possible by a generous donation from:

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33. Health Encyclopedia Alternate Names. LandryGuillain-Barre syndrome; acute idiopathic polyneuritis;Infectious polyneuritis; Acute inflammatory polyneuropathy http://healthcontent.baptisteast.com/adamcontent/ency/article/000684.asp

Member Sign In Visitors/Patients Physicians/Clinicians Employees Search: About Baptist Services Education Health Information ... Contact Us Printer Friendly Send to a Friend Search Health Encyclopedia Click here Disease Injury ... Test Guillain-Barre syndrome Superficial anterior muscles Overview Symptoms Treatment ... Prevention Alternate Names Landry-Guillain-Barre syndrome; Acute idiopathic polyneuritis; Infectious polyneuritis; Acute inflammatory polyneuropathy Definition Guillain-Barre syndrome is a disorder caused by nerve inflammation involving progressive muscle weakness or paralysis , which often follows an infectious illness. Causes and Risk Guillain-Barre syndrome is an acute type of nerve inflammation. The inflammation damages portions of the nerve cell, resulting in muscle weakness or paralysis and sensory loss. The damage usually includes loss of the myelin sheath of the nerve (demyelination ), which slows the conduction of impulses through the nerve. The damage can also cause denervation (kill the axon part of the nerve cell), which stops nerve function entirely. Without the axon, messages cannot be transferred from one nerve cell to another. The exact cause of this disorder is unknown. It may occur at any age but is most common in people of both sexes between the ages 30 and 50. It often follows a minor infection, usually a

34. Entrez PubMed An unusual variant of acute idiopathic polyneuritis (syndrome of ophthalmoplegia,ataxia and areflexia). FISHER M. PMID 13334797 PubMed OLDMEDLINE for http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=1

35. Entrez PubMed acute idiopathic polyneuritis is a heterogeneous disorder with a number of clearlyestablished varia http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=1

36. Dorlands Medical Dictionary acute febrile polyneuritis, acute idiopathic polyneuritis, rapidly progressive acute postinfectious polyneuropathy, acute idiopathic polyneuritis. http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_dorlands.jspzQzpgzEzzSzppdocszSzuszS

37. Guillain Barre Syndrome Guillain Barre Syndrome (acute idiopathic polyneuritis). GuillainBarré (Ghee-yawBah-ray) Syndrome, also called acute inflammatory demyelinating http://www.angelfire.com/home/gbs/

setAdGroup('67.18.104.18'); var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "angelfire.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" Search: Lycos Angelfire Free Games Share This Page Report Abuse Edit your Site ... Next G uillain B arre' S yndrome (Acute Idiopathic Polyneuritis) Guillain-Barré (Ghee-yaw Bah-ray) Syndrome, also called acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and Landry's ascending paralysis, is a disorder of the peripheral nerves, those outside the brain and spinal cord. It is typically characterized by the rapid onset of muscle weakness and often, paralysis of the legs, arms and breathing muscles. The cause of Guillain-Barre' syndrome is not known; and why the disorder only occurs in certain patients is still not known. Research to date indicates that the nerves of the GBS patient are attacked by the body's own defense system against disease-antibodies and white blood cells. As a result of this autoimmune attack, the nerve insulation (myelin) and sometimes even the covered conducting part of the nerve (axon) is damaged. The rapid onset of (ascending) weakness, frequently accompanied by abnormal sensations and pain that affect both sides of the body similarly, is a common presenting picture, and quite often, the patient's symptoms and physical exam are sufficient to indicate the diagnosis. The severity of Guillain-Barre' syndrome can vary greatly. In its milder form, it may cause a waddling or ducklike gait, and perhaps some tingling and upper limb weakness that may briefly, for days or weeks, impair a patients lifestyle. Some primary care physicians have described patients who complained of mild brief tingling and/or limb weakness accompanying or following a viral illness, such as a sore throat or diarrhea. Such a set of symptoms may represent a very mild form of GBS. In contrast to such mild forms, at the other extreme a GBS patient may become almost totally paralyzed and fraught with complications.

38. Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Definition And Much More From Answers.com acute idiopathic polyneuritis n. A neurologic syndrome, usually following certainvirus infections, marked by paresthesia of the limbs and by muscular http://www.answers.com/topic/guillain-barr-syndrome

showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Health ... More... On this page: Dictionary Diagnosis Medical WordNet Wikipedia Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping Guillain-Barr© Syndrome Dictionary Guil·lain-Bar·r© Syndrome gē-yăn bə-rā n. A temporary inflammation of the nerves, causing pain, weakness, and paralysis in the extremities and often progressing to the chest and face. It typically occurs after recovery from a viral infection or, in rare cases, following immunization for influenza. [After Georges Guillain (1876–1961) and Jean Alexandre Barr© (1880–1967), French neurologists.] Diagnosis Guillain-Barre Syndrome What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome? Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a disease of the nervous system due to damage to the myelin sheath around nerves. The myelin sheath acts as an insulator the same as rubber or plastic around electrical wires. Guillain-Barre Syndrome is the most frequent acquired (as opposed to inherited) nerve disease (neuropathy). In many cases it follows shortly after a virus infection. It is also rarely associated with immunizations, surgery, and childbirth. What causes Guillain-Barre Syndrome?

39. List Of Diseases Starting With A: Information From Answers.com Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis; acute idiopathic polyneuritis;Acute intermittent porphyria; Acute lymphoblastic leukemia congenital sporadic http://www.answers.com/topic/list-of-diseases-starting-with-a

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40. Guillain-Barre - Overview LandryGuillain-Barre syndrome; acute idiopathic polyneuritis; Infectiouspolyneuritis; Acute inflammatory polyneuropathy. Definition http://www.humed.com/humc_ency/ency/article/000684.htm

Injury Disease Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Guillain-Barre syndrome Definition: Guillain-Barre syndrome is a disorder caused by nerve inflammation involving progressive muscle weakness or paralysis, which often follows an infectious illness. Alternative Names: Landry-Guillain-Barre syndrome; Acute idiopathic polyneuritis; Infectious polyneuritis; Acute inflammatory polyneuropathy Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Guillain-Barre syndrome is an acute type of nerve inflammation. The inflammation damages portions of the nerve cell, resulting in muscle weakness or paralysis and sensory loss. The damage usually includes loss of the myelin sheath of the nerve (demyelination ), which slows the conduction of impulses through the nerve. The damage can also cause kill the axon part of the nerve cell (denervation), which stops nerve function entirely. Without the axon, messages cannot be transferred from one nerve cell to another. The exact cause of this disorder is unknown. It may occur at any age but is most common in people of both sexes between the ages 30 and 50. It often follows a minor infection, usually a respiratory (lung) infection or gastrointestinal (gut) infection. Frequently, signs of the original infection have disappeared before the signs of Guillain-Barre begin. Guillain-Barre syndrome may occur in association with viral infections like mononucleosis

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