The exact cause of Guillain-Barre syndrome isn't known. It usually appears days or weeks after a respiratory or digestive tract infection. ...

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Viral infections: Some people with GBS have had the flu or infections with cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, Zika virus or other viruses.

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One of the most common risk factors for GBS is infection with the bacteria Campylobacter jejuni, which causes gastroenteritis (including nausea, ...

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Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is rare. The cause of it is not fully understood, but most cases follow an infection with a virus or bacteria.

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Causes of GBS-related death include acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), sepsis, pneumonia, venous thromboembolic disease, and cardiac ...

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Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare disorder where the body's immune system damages nerve. The damage to the nerves causes muscle weakness ...

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The exact cause of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is unknown. Theories suggest that GBS is an autoimmune disorder (where the body's immune system fights or ...

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The cause of GBS is not clearly defined, though 60-80 percent of cases are preceded by a viral or bacterial infection. GBS is neither hereditary nor contagious.

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How you get Guillain-Barré syndrome. It's not known what causes Guillain-Barré syndrome, but it's thought to be caused by problems with the immune system. It ...

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