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What's the difference between gbs, cidp and ms?
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PNS vrs CNS: Both guilllain-barre and cidp are inflammatory immune peripheral neuropathies affecting nerves in arms, legs, and face directly. Ms affects the central nervous system, and attacks brain and spinal cord.
Answered 10/8/2019
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