GBS in HIV

Q: Guillain-Barré syndrome(GBS) tends to occur in ΗІV infection during which phase? - select one

A) early

B) late

Answer: A

Although GBS can occur in any stage of НΙV infection, but it tends to occur in very early phase. It is thought to be due to acute HІV seroconversion and following immune reconstitution syndrome from the highly active antiretroviral therapy.

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Reference:

Piliero PJ, Fish DG, Preston S, et al. Guillain-Barré syndrome associated with immune reconstitution. Clin Infect Dis 2003; 36:e111.