Increased incidence of axonal Guillain ‐Barré syndrome in La Spezia area of Italy: a thirteen‐years follow‐up study

ConclusionsIn La Spezia area GBS incidence (especially the AMAN subtype) is significantly higher than the incidence reported in Europe. AIDP predominates in the Eastern area whereas AMAN/AMSAN in the Western, with a significantly different incidence rate (p=0.003). Prospective studies to assess possible predisposing environmental factors are needed.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Journal of the Peripheral Nervous System - November 13, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Luana Benedetti, Chiara Briani, Alessandro Beronio, Federico Massa, Elisa Giorli, Cinzia Sani, Paola Delia, Stefania Artioli, Maria P. Sormani, Antonio Mannironi, Antonio Tartaglione, Giovanni L. Mancardi Tags: RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research