Guillain-Barré syndrome is an autoimmune disorder where the body’s immune system attacks healthy tissues.1 In Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), the immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system controls the information sent from organs and other parts of your body back to your brain, and vice versa, like movements, respiration, and heartbeat. GBS […]

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A new research study, published in the journal Brain, explores the occasional link between SARS-CoV-2 and Guillain-Barre syndrome. Following SARS-COV-2 infection, doctors have reported over 90 cases of patients with central and peripheral neurological disorders, including Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS). GBS is a rare autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the nerves, causing muscle weakness […]

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Does COVID-19 cause Guillain-Barre Syndrome? A recent study published in Brain describes the findings of a group of researchers who investigated the relationship between the two. Since late 2019, COVID-19 infections have been associated with a wide range of symptoms and illnesses. COVID-19-related neurological conditions have been a cause for concern, specifically Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). […]

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