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This protocol is for a hospital-based, prospective observational cohort study set up in Suriname, to identify the cause of observed increases in both meningo-encephalitis and Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). It can be adapted for use in other locations.

We thank Erasmus MC partners for sharing this study protocol that they are using in Suriname. For more information, please contact e.vangorp@erasmusmc.nl.

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