Guillain-Barré syndrome

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf neurological disorder
gptkbp:associated_with Campylobacter jejuni infection
Zika virus infection
influenza virus infection
molecular mimicry
gptkbp:can_be certain medications
severe cases
gptkbp:causedBy muscle weakness
paralysis
gptkbp:condition affecting 1-2 per 100,000 people
gptkbp:designatedAs gptkb:acute_inflammatory_demyelinating_polyneuropathy_(AIDP)
acute_motor-sensory_axonal_neuropathy_(AMSAN)
acute_motor_axonal_neuropathy_(AMAN)
gptkbp:diseaseResistance clinical examination
varies by individual
nerve conduction studies
CSF analysis
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Guillain-Barré syndrome
gptkbp:impact nervous system
intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)
plasma_exchange_(plasmapheresis)
gptkbp:is_characterized_by pain
tingling sensations
rapid onset
areflexia
symmetrical weakness
gptkbp:is_monitored_by infection
healthcare_professionals
gptkbp:is_part_of autoimmune diseases
gptkbp:is_recognized_for gptkb:World_Health_Organization
gptkbp:is_studied_in neurology
gptkbp:is_used_in children
adults
respiratory illness
gastrointestinal illness
gptkbp:leads disability
respiratory failure
autonomic dysfunction
long-term weakness
gptkbp:occursAnnually surgery
vaccination
gptkbp:previousName gptkb:Édouard_Strohl
gptkb:Georges_Guillain
gptkb:Jean_Alexandre_Barré
gptkbp:renovated weeks to months
gptkbp:requires hospitalization
gptkbp:suitableFor medical emergency
gptkbp:was_a_result_of can affect daily activities
can impact quality of life
can lead to psychological effects
can relapse in some patients
immune system attack
requires early intervention
gptkbp:worksWith rehabilitation therapy
neurologists