Thursday, April 26, 2007

What Causes GBS?

Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a rare disorder that can affect both men and women. Guillain-Bare syndrome is not contagious or hereditary, and the actual cause is unknown. However, about half of all cases are linked to follow a viral or bacterial infection such as, common cold, flu, viral hepatitis infectious mononucleosis. For more information about this go to this medline plus site

1 comment:

Michelle Shuck said...

My father-in-law has gbs, his brother was just diagnosed with cidp. What would be the connection?