Guillain-Barré syndrome in Kenya: a clin
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M. Bahemuka
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Article
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1988
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Springer
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English
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During an 8-year period, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) was diagnosed in 54 Kenyans. Overall, the outcome was poor. Only 26 patients (48%) walked unaided within 3 month of the height of their paralysis. Five patients (9%) died from respiratory failure and 14 (26%) remained severely disabled from bila