Guillain-Barré syndrome
Also called: GBS
A condition in which the immune system attacks the nerves.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
- Medium-term: resolves within months
- Critical: needs emergency care
The condition may be triggered by an acute bacterial or viral infection.
Very rare: Fewer than 20,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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