A 15-year old boy presents with weakness in both lower limbs that has progressed to involve the trunk over the last 6 days. Examination shows reduced power in muscles of the lower limbs, abdomen and chest; deep tendon reflexes are absent. CSF examination shows no cells, sugar-80 mg/dl and protein 80 mg/dl. The treatment of choice is:
A 15-year old boy presents with weakness in both lower limbs that has progressed to involve the trunk over the last 6 days. Examination shows reduced power in muscles of the lower limbs, abdomen and chest; deep tendon reflexes are absent. CSF examination shows no cells, sugar-80 mg/dl and protein 80 mg/dl. The treatment of choice is:
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A 15-year old boy presents with weakness in both lower limbs that has progressed to involve the trunk over the last 6 days. Examination shows reduced power in muscles of the lower limbs, abdomen and chest; deep tendon reflexes are absent. CSF examination shows no cells, sugar-80 mg/dl and protein 80 mg/dl. The treatment of choice is:
✓ Correct Answer: B. I/V immunoglobulin
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