A distinguishing clinical feature that suggests Guillain-Barré syndrome and not multiple sclerosis (MS) is:
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Correct answer: Rapid flaccid paralysis over hours to days after a GI or respiratory infection
GBS is characterized by a rapid onset of flaccid paralysis often after an infection, while MS has a different course.
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