Epidemiological survey of Guillain-Barr? syndrome in Harbin from 1997 to 1999 / 中华神经科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To describe the epidemiological characters of Guillain Barr? syndrome (GBS) patients in Harbin Methods During Oct 1st, 1997 to Sep 30th, 1999, a surveillance system of GBS among 5 410 910 residents in Harbin and five counties was established, and general conditions of GBS patients were recorded Results The incidence rate of GBS in Harbin was 0 67/100 000 The highest age specific incidence rate was observed in 0～9 years Patients suffered GBS mainly in Autumn and Summer 74 6% of the patients had antecedent disease, especially respiratory tract infection The average period from onset to climax was 8 8 days The death rate was 5 6% Conclusion The incidence rate of GBS in Harbin should be similar to the average level in the world Epidemiology of GBS in Harbin should have its own characteristics