NALT

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Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Topic

An acute inflammatory autoimmune neuritis caused by T cell- mediated cellular immune response directed towards peripheral myelin. Demyelination occurs in peripheral nerves and nerve roots. The process is often preceded by a viral or bacterial infection, surgery, immunization, lymphoma, or exposure to toxins. Common clinical manifestations include progressive weakness, loss of sensation, and loss of deep tendon reflexes. Weakness of respiratory muscles and autonomic dysfunction may occur.

GBS (Guillain-Barre Syndrome)
Guillain Barre Syndrome

Fuente

Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (JIFSAN)

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

58840

español

Síndrome de Guillain-Barré

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/137479

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Creado 9/17/10, última modificación 11/30/12