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Aetiology

GBS has been associated with antecedent bacterial and viral infections, administration of certain vaccinations, and other systemic illnesses. Case reports exist regarding numerous medications and procedures; however, whether any causal link exists is unclear.

Bacterial infections include C. jejuni, Haemophilus influenzae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Borrelia burgdorferi.

Viral infections include cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, and during seroconversion with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

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