Guillain-Barre syndrome: a review

Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is a rare acute paralytic polyneuropathy, with an incidence of about 1 in 100,000. It occurs in adults and children. It is an autoimmune disorder of the peripheral nervous system often triggered by acute infections – the most common being gastrointestinal or respiratory – leading to an immune mediated response of producing antibodies to antigens which react with the myelin sheath of the peripheral nerves, resulting in demyelination and/or axonal injury. In severe cases, GBS may lead to respiratory failure, and even death.
Source: Paediatrics and Child Health - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Symposium: neurology Source Type: research