Neurology. Myasthenia gravis
Guillain-Barre Acute paralytic polyneuropathy Triggered by infection : Campylobacter Jejuni Cytomegalovirus Epstein-Barr virus HIV/AIDS, HSV, Mycoplasma, H. influenzae Vaccines (Influenza, polio) Symptoms: occurs post infection, begins in lower limbs, symmetrical ascending weakness, reduce reflexes, peripheral loss of sensation, neuropathic pain, facial nerve weakness, Acroparesthesia - tingling, pins-and-needles, burning or numbness or stiffness in the hands and feet Autonomic disfunction: blood pressure dysregulation, urinary retention, cardiac arrythmias and sinus tachycardia Guillain-Barre syndrome Diagnosis: Clinical The most accurate is Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve conduction test (reduced signal) Lumbar puncture (Albuminocytological dissociation) Treatment: IV immunoglobulins Plasma exchange Supportive care VTE prophylaxis Respiratory failure: intubation and ventilation; admission to ICU (daily monitoring of vital capacity)