Young woman with a recent URI who presents with ascending weakness, absent deep tendon reflexes and mildly decreased touch/vibration, most consistent with Guillain-Barre syndrome
Key idea: Although Guillain-Barre known for ascending weakness, it also commonly leads to facial paralysis and/or respiratory failure
Key idea: Guillain-Barre is an autoimmune disease seen following a URI or GI infection that leads to demyelination
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