[Guillain-Barre syndrome with an especially severe course].

A case of polyradiculoneuritis in a 51-year-old man is reported. Symptoms occurred suddenly. Our serologic tests failed to explain the cause of the illness. Physical examination showed tetraplegia and respiratory muscles paralysis which required continuous use of respirator during six weeks. In the treatment were used: steroid hormones, antibiotics, anabolics, plasmapheresis. In physical treatment: kinesitherapy, massage, electrotherapy, hydrotherapy. After three years of intensive physical treatment patient was cured.