
Multiple Peripheral Neuritis
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Multiple Peripheral Neuritis is a legacy term historically used to describe inflammation or damage affecting multiple peripheral nerves simultaneously. The modern preferred term is Polyneuropathy, which refers to a generalized disorder of peripheral nerves often involving sensory, motor, and autonomic fibers. Polyneuropathy can have various causes and presentations but generally involves symmetrical, distal nerve impairment.
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