Guillain–Barré syndrome
Other names | Guillain–Barré–Strohl syndrome, Landry's paralysis, postinfectious polyneuritis
Pronunciation | UK: /ˈ ɡ iː j æ̃ ˈ b ær eɪ/ US: /ɡ i ˈ j æ n b ə ˈ r eɪ/ French: [ɡilɛ̃ baʁe]
Specialty | Neurology
Symptoms | Muscle weakness beginning in the feet and hands
Complications | Breathing difficulties, heart and blood pressure problems
Usual onset | Rapid (hours to weeks)
Causes | Unknown
Diagnostic method | Based on symptoms, nerve conduction studies, lumbar puncture
Treatment | Supportive care, intravenous immunoglobulin, plasmapheresis
Prognosis | Weeks to years for recovery
Frequency | 2 per 100,000 people per year
Deaths | 7.5% of those affected