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Summary of infectious agent, affected ganglioside(s), and clinical features in GBS
| Infectious agent | Ganglioside | Clinical features |
|---|---|---|
| C. jejuni | GM1, GM1b, GD1a, GalNac-GD1a | AMAN most commonly; worse prognosis |
| CMV | GM2 | AIDP; good prognosis |
| HEV | GM1/GM2? | AIDP most common |
| M. Pneumoniae | Gal-C | AIDP; facial paresis |
| EBV | Unknown | AIDP; good prognosis |
| Arboviruses | Unknown | Facial paresis for Zika |
