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Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Greater New York-New Jersey

Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Greater New York-New Jersey Epidemiologic data on 176 patients with acute Guillain-Barré syndrome observed over a nine-year period in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area are presented. A striking predilection for patients aged 16 to 25 years, with a second lesser peak between ages 45 to 60, was found. Seasonal clustering of patients occurred, with nearly half the patients afflicted during the four-month period of late summer and fall. The distribution between men and women was equal. In this series 23% of the patients required tracheostomy, and 5% had a fatal course. (JAMA 238:317-318, 1977) http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA American Medical Association

Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Greater New York-New Jersey

Dowling, Peter C.; Menonna, Joseph P.; Cook, Stuart D.
JAMA , Volume 238 (4) – Jul 25, 1977
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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1977 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
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0098-7484
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1538-3598
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10.1001/jama.1977.03280040037015
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Abstract

Epidemiologic data on 176 patients with acute Guillain-Barré syndrome observed over a nine-year period in the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area are presented. A striking predilection for patients aged 16 to 25 years, with a second lesser peak between ages 45 to 60, was found. Seasonal clustering of patients occurred, with nearly half the patients afflicted during the four-month period of late summer and fall. The distribution between men and women was equal. In this series 23% of the patients required tracheostomy, and 5% had a fatal course. (JAMA 238:317-318, 1977)

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JAMA – American Medical Association

Published: Jul 25, 1977

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