Which of following has been shown to shorten the course of a severe case of Guillain-Barré syndrome?

a. Renal dialysis
b. Plasmapheresis
c. Blood transfusion
d. NSAIDs

B
Plasmapheresis can shorten a severe case of Guillain-Barré by removing the antibodies that attack the peripheral nerves.

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A) 6 hours. B) 12 hours. C) 24 hours. D) 48 hours.

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