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A 32-year-old man presents with progressive ascending weakness in both legs over several days following a respiratory illness. Examination shows areflexia and reduced distal power. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Guillain-Barré syndrome

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Multiple sclerosis

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Myasthenia gravis

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Motor neurone disease

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Functional neurological disorder

au-racp MCQ (SBA): Guillain-Barré syndrome

A 32-year-old man presents with progressive ascending weakness in both legs over several days following a respiratory illness. Examination shows areflexia and reduced distal power. What is the most likely diagnosis?