Summary:
A total number of 40 respondents consisting of 20 subjects
of Guillain barre syndrome in each group treated with
intravenous immunoglobulin (case) and without IVIg were
selected during the study period. Out of 20 cases, 12 (60%)
were male and 8 (40%) were females, ratio 1.5:1. Majority
of the cases were presented at second or third decade of
life. In control group, 11 (55%) were male and 9 (45%)
female, ratio 1.22:1. Majority of the patients had history of
upper respiratory tract infection or acute gastroenteritis 1
4 weeks preceding illness. All the patients had flaccid
paralysis in all four limbs with some sensory features without
bowel and bladder involvement. Thirteen patients from the
case and control groups developed respiratory failure