“…An ELISA was used to detect immunoglobulin G (IgG) and immunoglobulin M antibodies against the gangliosides GM1, GM2, GD1a, GD1b, GD3, GT1a, GT1b, and GQ1b, as described previously. 12,13 The presence and types of antiganglioside antibodies were analyzed by researchers who were blinded to the patients' clinical information.…”