Journal of the Neurological Sciences
Volume 201, Issue 1 , Pages 13-17 , 15 September 2002

Long-term impact on work and private life after Guillain–Barré syndrome

  • Robert A.J.A.M Bernsen

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Fax: +31-50-361-1707
    • Department of Neurology, University Hospital, PO Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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  • Aeiko E.J de Jager

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    • Department of Neurology, University Hospital, PO Box 30.001, 9700 RB Groningen, The Netherlands
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  • Paul I.M Schmitz

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    • Department of Biostatistics, University Hospital and Erasmus University, PO Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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  • Frans G.A van der Meché

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    • Department of Neurology, University Hospital and Erasmus University, PO Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Received 18 December 2001 ,Revised 20 May 2002 ,Accepted 21 May 2002.

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Journal of the Neurological Sciences
Volume 201, Issue 1 , Pages 13-17 , 15 September 2002

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