Question - Acute toxicity by what heavy metal should be suspected in persons with clinical and electrophysiological findings consistent with Guillain-Barré syndrome?
Answer - The cited article points out “Acute arsenic toxicity must be suspected in patients with clinical and electrodiagnostic features supporting Guillain-Barré syndrome.” (Donofrio PD et al. Acute arsenic intoxication presenting as Guillain-Barré-like syndrome. 1987 Muscle Nerve 10(2):114-120)
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