All are true regarding treatment of Guillain-Barre syndrome except-

A. Coicosteroid used for early recovery and prevent long stay

B. High dose intravenous immune globulin (IVIg) can be initiated

C. Plasmapheresis can be done

D. High-dose intravenous immune globulin (IVIg) and plasmapheresis are equally effective

Correct Answer: Coicosteroid used for early recovery and prevent long stay

Description: Harrison's principles and practices of medicine 22 edition. *Active treatment with plasma exchange (plasmapheresis)or intravenous immunoglobulin therapy shoens the duration of ventilation and improves prognosis in case of GBS. In severe GBS,i.v Ig staed within 2 weeks of onset hasten recovery as much as plasmapheresis In mild GBS,2 session of plasmapheresis In moderate ,4session is significantly superior to 2 .

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