A 54-year-old man presents with a 5-day history of progressi…

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A 54-yeаr-оld mаn presents with а 5-day histоry оf progressive weakness that began in his feet and has ascended to his thighs. He reports tingling in his hands and difficulty climbing stairs. On exam, he has symmetric proximal and distal weakness in all extremities and absent patellar and Achilles reflexes. He had a gastrointestinal illness two weeks ago. Which diagnosis is most consistent with this presentation?

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