CIDP is short for chronic inflammatory demyelinationg poly(radiculo)neuropathy. 'Radiculo' is sometimes omitted. It is the most common form of chronic dysimmune neuropathy. There are several variants of CIDP and other related illnesses come under the wider definition of chronic dysimmune neuropathies. We suggest that in the first instance you read the guide on CIDP first.

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