Two viruses that are especially associated with the etiology of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) are ___________ and ___________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
cytomegalovirus; Epstein-Barr virus
Epstein-Barr virus; cytomegalovirus
Cytomegalovirus and Epstein-Barr virus are especially associated with the development of GBS.
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a. peripheral nerves. c. parietal lobe. b. spinal cord. d. thalamus.