. Guillain-Barre syndrome IS characterized by the presence of the following except
Correct Answer: Objective evidence of Sensory loss
Description: . *It is characterised clinically by ascending paralysis. *Deep tendon reflex disappear early in the process *Sensory involvement , including loss of pain sensation ,is often present but is usually not a prominent feature . *CSF protein levels are elevated The most common initial symptom of GBS is acroparesthesia with little objective sensory loss . Severe radicular back pain or neuropathic pain affects most cases. Within a few days, weakness ensues commonly in a symmetric "ascending pattern Ref Harrison20th edition pg 2467
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