GBS patient disease severity and potential precipitating factors
| n (%) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Of the 64 patients studied, GBS disability scale gradings were recorded for 58 and information regarding potential precipitating factors prior to the onset of neurological symptoms was recorded for 59. | ||
| Disease severity | ||
| 0 = healthy | 0 | |
| 1 = minor symptoms or signs | 1 (1.7) | |
| 2 = independent ambulation | 8 (13.8) | |
| 3 = able to walk 5 m with assistance | 8 (13.8) | |
| 4 = chair or bed bound | 24 (41.4) | |
| 5 = assisted ventilation required | 17 (29.3) | |
| 6 = death | 0 | |
| Potential precipitating factor | ||
| Upper respiratory tract infection | 30 (50.8) | |
| Gastrointestinal infections | 10 (16.9) | |
| Recent flu vaccinations | 2 (3.4) | |
| Epstein–Barr virus infection | 1 (1.7) | |
| Recent surgery | 1 (1.7) | |
| Uveitis | 1 (1.7) | |
| Fever of unknown origin | 4 (6.7) | |
| No identifiable precipitating factor | 10 (16.9) | |