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- Submited: May 20, 2016
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Published: March 15, 2017
Abstract
Guillain-Barre Syndrome is one of the causes of neuromuscular paralysis. Majority have a preceding viral or bacterial infection. We report a case of 25-year-old man who presented with clinical features of Guillain-Barre Syndrome and was found to have pulmonary tuberculosis. Only a few similar cases were reported hitherto. We want to bring the possible association between Guillain-Barre Syndrome and tuberculosis to the attention of clinicians.
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How to Cite
Huluka, D. K., Abdu, M. A., Gebremariam, T. H., Binegdie, A. B., & Takele, G. M. (2017). GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME ASSOCIATED WITH PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS:. Ethiopian Medical Journal, 55(2). Retrieved from https://emjema.org/index.php/EMJ/article/view/401