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Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), is an acquired immune-mediated inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nervous system (i.e. not the brain or spinal cord). It is also called acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, acute idiopathic polyradiculoneuritis, acute idiopathic polyneuritis, French Polio and Landry's ascending paralysis.
Overview
The pathologic hallmark of the disease is loss of myelin in peripheral nerves due to an acute and progressive inflammation of unknown cause. It is suggested that it is an autoimmune disease, in which the sufferer's immune system is triggered into damaging the nerve covering. There is some support for this in that half of all cases occur soon after a microbial infection or respiratory or gastrointestinal viral infection. Many cases developed in people who received the 1976 swine flu vaccine.
Peripheral nerves originate in the spinal cord and proceed to their target tissues (mainly muscle, skin and all internal organs). Their most proximal parts emerging from the spinal cord are called nerve roots and the inflammation in most (but not all) typical Guillain-Barré syndrome cases starts in these roots. Therefore, this condition is also referred to as acute polyradiculoneuritis.
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RT @birdynumnumz whole host of very nasty side effects such as guillain-barre syndrome, vasculitis, anaphylactic sh http://tl.gd/rfee
Giova112 ( Giovanna Ibarra) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:58:01 -0000
RT @birdynumnumz whole host of very nasty side effects such as guillain-barre syndrome, vasculitis, anaphylactic sh http://tl.gd/rfee
H1N1 vaccine & Guillain-Barre Syndrome http://bit.ly/3DU67A
HealAllDiseases (Madison Cavanaugh) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:12:12 -0000
H1N1 vaccine & Guillain-Barre Syndrome http://bit.ly/3DU67A
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newStream ©: H1N1 vaccine & Guillain-Barre Syndrome http://tinyurl.com/yajc2ua
and oh, it's the Neuromuscular chapter. Learned that there can be full recovery for patients with Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
hailqueenemery (Emery Gem Gallinero) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:10:30 -0000
and oh, it's the Neuromuscular chapter. Learned that there can be full recovery for patients with Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
Possible Side Effect of #H1N1 Vaccine: Guillain-Barré syndrome http://bit.ly/3ox438
BoobiesNBabies (T Carpenito) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:26:22 -0000
Possible Side Effect of #H1N1 Vaccine: Guillain-Barré syndrome http://bit.ly/3ox438
@phdinparenting I find it interesting that they mention Guillain-Barré syndrome but do not explain it
BoobiesNBabies (T Carpenito) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:24:08 -0000
@phdinparenting I find it interesting that they mention Guillain-Barré syndrome but do not explain it
All about Guillain-Barre syndrome - Patient diaries, case histories, medical information on GBS.
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eMedicine Health - Guillain-Barré Syndrome - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this disorder.
Meta Description: [ Guillain-Barre syndrome is a nerve disorder. It is an acute and rapidly progressive inflammation of nerves that causes loss of sensation and muscle weakness. This syndrome causes the destruction, removal, ... ]
General Practice Notebook - Guillain-Barre syndrome - Clinically-oriented information.
Guillain Barré Syndrome Support Group of Tasmania - A online support group community for sufferers of Guillain Barré Syndrome and CIDP.
Guillain-Barré Syndrome Support Group - An information site for this disease, and other related disorders. For UK and Ireland.
Meta Description: [ Home page of the GBS Support Group, a UK-based charity that offers information and support to those affected by Guillain-Barré syndrome and related neurological conditions including CIDP and Miller Fisher syndrome. ]
Guillain-Barre Syndrome Fact Sheet - A comprehensive resources guide and fact sheet about this Syndrome, compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome Foundation International - Information about the organization, the services offered and a message board as well data about the disease.
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and opportunities for patients, family and friends to network and communicate via discussion
forums, chatrooms and local support groups. ]
Guillain-Barre Syndrome Support Group of South East Queensland - An informative site for Guillain-Barre Syndrome patients and their families.
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MedicineNet:Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Describes this condition, the causes, symptoms and treatment.
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Neurology Channel - A description of Guillain-Barre syndrome, also known as Landry's ascending paralysis and acute idiopathic polyneuritis. Includes symptoms, diagnosis, causes and treatment.
Meta Description: [ Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is an inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nerves. Guillain-Barre syndrome is not hereditary or contagious. Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare disorder; its frequency is about 1 to 2 cases in every 100,000 people per year. ]
NINDS: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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NORD: Guillain Barre Syndrome - Offers the synonyms, a general discussion and further resources.
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