A 28-year-old woman presents with a 4-day history of progressive ascending weakness in her legs and tingling in her feet. She had a diarrhoeal illness...

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A 28-year-old woman presents with a 4-day history of progressive ascending weakness in her legs and tingling in her feet. She had a diarrhoeal illness 2 weeks ago. On examination, she has reduced power (3/5) in both lower limbs and absent ankle and knee reflexes. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)

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Cauda equina syndrome

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Multiple sclerosis (MS)

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Myasthenia gravis (MG)

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Transverse myelitis

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Guillain-Barré Syndrome

A 28-year-old woman presents with a 4-day history of progressive ascending weakness in her legs and tingling in her feet. She had a diarrhoeal illness 2 weeks ago. On examination, she has reduced power (3/5) in both lower limbs and absent ankle and knee reflexes. What is the most likely diagnosis?