Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Guillain-Barre syndrome is an autoimmune disease that happens rapidly and can affect autonomic nerves. [foundationforpn.org]

(See also CIDP; Guillain-Barre Syndrome) Description The peripheral nerves connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. [brainfoundation.org.au]

In demyelinating peripheral neuropathies, such as Guillain Barre Syndrome, the weakness may be proximal and thus simulates myopathic disease. [gpnotebook.co.uk]

Polyneuropathy

CIDP is closely related to Guillain-Barre syndrome and it is considered the chronic counterpart of that acute disease. [ninds.nih.gov]

Guillain-Barré Syndrome Study Group. Plasmapheresis and acute Guillain-Barre syndrome. Neurology. 1985 Aug. 35(8):1096-104. [Medline]. Hughes RAC. [emedicine.medscape.com]

CIDP is closely related to Guillain-Barre syndrome and it is considered the chronic counterpart of that acute disease. × Definition Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy [ninds.nih.gov]

Campylobacter Jejuni Infection

[…] the epidemiological pattern of Guillain-Barre Syndrome in China. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] pattern of Guillain-Barre syndrome in China. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Campylobacter jejuni may play a role in the initiation of the Guillain-Barre syndrome in many patients. [annals.org]

Infectious Mononucleosis

Infectious mononucleosis (IM) complicated with a neurological manifestation, including acute cerebellar ataxia, Guillain-Barre syndrome, meningitis, encephalitis, cranial [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] blood cells involved in clotting Heart problems — an inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis) Complications involving the nervous system — meningitis, encephalitis and Guillain-Barre [mayoclinic.com]

syndrome Swollen tonsils — which can block breathing The Epstein-Barr virus can cause much more serious illness in people who have impaired immune systems, such as people [mayoclinic.com]

Tick Paralysis

[…] paralysis (tick toxicosis)--one of the eight most common tickborne diseases in the United States (1)--is an acute, ascending, flaccid motor paralysis that can be confused with Guillain-Barre [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Doctors suspected Guillain-Barre Syndrome, an autoimmune response to a viral or bacterial infection for which there is no definitive diagnostic test. [sciencedaily.com]

Tick paralysis usually progresses more rapidly than Guillain-Barre or Miller-Fisher syndrome. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Guillain Barré Syndrome Guillain Barré Syndrome Support Group NZ Trust Guillain-Barré Syndrome Patient Info, UK [healthnavigator.org.nz]

What is Guillain-Barre syndrome? The exact cause of Guillain-Barre syndrome is not known, but it usually comes on after an infection. [healthdirect.gov.au]

Syndrome Related Articles What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome? [emedicinehealth.com]

Paraneoplastic Syndrome

"Hodgkin lenfomali bir hastada varyant Guillain-Barre sendromu: AMSAN/Variant Guillain-Barre syndrome in a patient with Hodgkin lymphoma: AMSAN." [go.galegroup.com]

Other causes of paralysis include Nerve diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Autoimmune diseases such as Guillain-Barre syndrome Bell's palsy, which affects muscles [medlineplus.gov]

Keywords: Guillain-Barre syndrome, Hodgkin's lymphoma, paraneo-plastic syndrome Main content Source Citation Source Citation Al, Isik Odaman, et al. [go.galegroup.com]

Spinal Paralytic Poliomyelitis

Health officials convinced the Chinese to rename the bulk of their polio to Guillaine Barre Syndrome (GBS). [whale.to]

Bilateral weakness is more commonly due to acute inflammatory polyradiculoneuropathy (Guillain-Barre syndrome or GBS) characterized by ascending symmetric weakness. [clinicaladvisor.com]

[…] generalised myokymia neurotonia continuous muscle fibre activity due to: chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculopathy, Guillain Barre syndrome, myasthenia gravis, [pmj.bmj.com]

Cytomegalovirus Mononucleosis

Rare complications include: Colitis Guillain-Barre syndrome Nervous system (neurologic) complications Pericarditis or myocarditis Pneumonia Rupture of spleen When to Contact [nicklauschildrens.org]

[…] number of red blood cells in the blood Myocarditis inflammation of the heart muscle Encephalitis or aseptic meningitis inflammation of the brain and membranes around it Guillain-Barre [4collegewomen.org]

[…] of these condition are rare but dangerous: [1] Hemolytic anemia Hepatitis with jaundice (more common in patients older than 35) Inflammation of the testicles (orchitis) Guillain-Barre [physio-pedia.com]

Zika Virus Disease

However, ZIKV infection can potentially cause serious complications such as Guillain-Barre syndrome and congenital defects. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] been reports of increased incidence of microcephaly and other neurologic complications associated with ZIKV infection, as well as a 20-fold increase in the incidence of Guillain-Barre [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

There is one case report of Guillain-Barre syndrome in a patient with probable Zika virus infection. [web.archive.org]

Mycoplasma Pneumonia

She also had difficulty in weaning from ventilator because of acute motor-sensory axonal neuropathy (AMSAN) variant of the Guillain-Barre syndrome. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] interstitium and then extends to the adjacent alveoli. headache arthropathy immune hemolytic anemia pericarditis and myocarditis meningoencephalitis transverse myelitis Guillain-Barre [radiopaedia.org]

syndrome Stevens-Johnson syndrome Plain radiograph There can be variable chest radiographic features, although four different patterns have been described 1. [radiopaedia.org]

Botulism

syndrome. [web.archive.org]

Diagnosis Botulism is a rare disease and diagnosis may be blurred by other similar disease such as Guillain-Barre syndrome, stroke and myasthenia gravis. [health.hawaii.gov]

Conditions with similar symptoms to botulism include stroke, myasthenia gravis, and Guillain-Barre syndrome. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Mycoplasma Infection

[…] per-ih-kar-DYE-tis, inflammation of the sac around the heart); anemia (uh-NEE-me-uh, a deficiency of red blood cells); and diseases of the central nervous system *, including Guillain-Barre [humanillnesses.com]

Also, cranial nerve palsy, brachial plexus neuropathy, ataxia, choreoathetosis, and ascending paralysis ( Guillain-Barre syndrome ) have been described (R, R2, R3). [selfhacked.com]

Influenza, Campylobacter and Mycoplasma infections, and hospital admissions for Guillain-Barre syndrome, England. Emerg Infect Dis. 2006 Dec. 12(12):1880-7. [Medline]. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Bulbar Poliomyelitis

Bilateral weakness is more commonly due to acute inflammatory polyradiculoneuropathy (Guillain-Barre syndrome or GBS) characterized by ascending symmetric weakness. [clinicaladvisor.com]

These include Guillain-Barr é syndrome, meningitis, and encephalitis. [encyclopedia.com]

Guillain-Barré syndrome causes flaccid paralysis but can be distinguished because of the following: It usually causes no fever. Muscle weakness is symmetric. [merckmanuals.com]

Foix-Alajouanine Syndrome

Foix-Alajouanine mimicking Guillain-Barre Syndrome Mitra Assadi, Benjamin M. Green, Larissa Bilaniuk, Christopher G. [amjcaserep.com]

Examples of emergency symptoms of Guillain-Barré syndrome include difficulty breathing, fainting, problems swallowing, drooling and temporary cessation of breathing. [empowher.com]

[…] infections, fractures, cystic lesions, hemorrhage and hematoma, arachnoiditis, as well as noncompressive lesions like demyelinating diseases of the cord.2,3 Occasionally Guillain-Barré [journals.sagepub.com]

Cytomegalovirus

Signs and Symptoms Fever Lymphadenopathy Mild hepatitis Rarely: Anaemia, Thrombocytopenia, Pneumonitis, Meningoencephalitis and Guillain-Barre syndrome. [deputyprimeminister.gov.mt]

Barre syndrome (GBS) adrenal insufficiency retinitis usually presents with unilateral blurred vision, visual field loss, or ‘floaters’ diagnosed fundoscopy by an opthalmologist [lifeinthefastlane.com]

Continued Cytomegalovirus Complications It’s rare, but CMV can cause complications including: Mononucleosis Guillain-Barre syndrome Brain inflammation (encephalitis) Heart [webmd.com]

Varicella

Barre Syndrome (GBS). [web.archive.org]

Other complications - other neurological disorders such as meningitis, cerebella ataxia and Guillain-Barre syndrome have been reported. [web.archive.org]

Cerebellar ataxia and encephalitis are seen frequently, while transverse myelitis, aseptic meningitis, Guillain Barre syndrome, meningoencephalitis, ventriculitis, optic neuritis [web.archive.org]

Echovirus Infection

[…] approach mainstay of treatment is supportive care Conservative supportive care indication all patients modalities hemodynamic support Complications Seizures Myocarditis Guillain-Barre [medbullets.com]

syndrome. [culturecollections.org.uk]

Guillain-Barré syndrome has been reported rarely in patients infected with echovirus serotypes 6, 7, [20] and 22. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Influenza

The Guillain-Barre syndrome. N Engl J Med 1992;326:1130--6. Hurwitz ES, Schonberger LB, Nelson DB, et al. Guillain-Barre syndrome and the 1978--1979 influenza vaccine. [cdc.gov]

Guillain-Barre syndrome and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. Semin Neurol 1998;18:49--61. CDC. [cdc.gov]

syndrome (GBS). [medicalnewstoday.com]

Influenza Virus Vaccine

You may not be able to receive this vaccine if you are allergic to eggs, or if you have: a history of severe allergic reaction to a flu vaccine; or a history of Guillain-Barre [everydayhealth.com]

Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: current fever /illness, Guillain-Barre [medicinenet.com]

syndrome (within 6 weeks after receiving a flu vaccine). [everydayhealth.com]

Mumps

Other rare complications of mumps include neuritis of the vestibulocochlear nerve (causing transient hearing loss and labrynthitis), encephalitis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, [symptoma.com]

Mumps during pregnancy can increase the risk for fetal loss, spontaneous labor and fetal death Complications Encephalitis Sensorineural hearing loss Guillain barre syndrome [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Duncan S Will RG Catnach J Mumps and Guillain-Barre syndrome. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 1990; 53: 709 69. [thelancet.com]

Primary HIV Infection

Night Sweats (50%) Oral Aphthous Ulcer s or Thrush (10-20%) Genital Ulcer s (5-15%) Neurologic symptoms (12%) Aseptic Meningitis (25%) Peripheral Neuropathy Facial palsy Guillain-Barre [fpnotebook.com]

Through unknown mechanisms, HIV infection can mimic Guillain-Barré syndrome (acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy). [reference.medscape.com]

Syndrome Brachial Neuritis Cognitive Impairment Psychosis Malaise Anorexia Weight loss (70%) Wasting Syndrome Unexplained weight loss of >10% usual body weight V. [fpnotebook.com]

Serum Sickness

Carditis (inflammation around the heart) and kidney inflammation occur rarely; the most serious complications of serum sickness are nerve conditions such as Guillain-Barre [drhull.com]

Neurologic manifestations include peripheral neuropathy, brachial plexus neuritis, optic neuritis, cranial nerve palsies, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and encephalomyelitis. [whale.to]

syndrome and peripheral neuritis. [drhull.com]

Cutaneous Diphtheria

Diphtheritic polyneuropathy: a clinical study and comparison with Guillain-Barre syndrome. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 1999;67(4):433-8. Ministry of Health. [nzma.org.nz]

If there are neurological symptoms and a lumbar puncture is performed, elevated protein in the cerebrospinal fluid may lead to a false diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome [patient.info]

Japanese Encephalitis

Post-infectious autoimmune events associated with Japanese encephalitis have been limited to case reports of Guillain-Barre syndrome after Japanese encephalitis and Japanese [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Headache and febrile episodes were reported in 15.2% and 5.5%, respectively. [ Ref ] Serious adverse events have included Guillain-Barre syndrome in a patient who had mononucleosis [drugs.com]

Abstract Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is preceded by an infection in about two-thirds of patients. However, the infectious organism is often not identified. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

West Nile Encephalitis

Guillain-Barre syndrome: an unusual presentation of West Nile virus infection. Neurology 2000 ; 12:55 : 144 –146 ↵ Cushing MM, Brat DJ, Mosunjac MI, et al. [ajnr.org]

Guillain-Barre syndrome: An unusual presentation of West Nile virus infection. Neurology. 2000; 55 :144–146. doi: 10.1212/WNL.55.1.144. [ PubMed ] [ CrossRef ] 53. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

syndrome. [ajnr.org]

Herpes Zoster

Barre syndrome, and myelitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Concurrent myelitis and Guillain-Barre syndrome after varicella infection. Int J Clin Pract. 2001; 55 :643–4. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 62. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The adverse events assessed were arthritis, vasculitis, systemic lupus erythematosus, thrombocytopenia, alopecia, Guillain‐Barre syndrome, optic neuritis and multiple sclerosis [doi.org]

Rabies

Paralytic rabies closely simulates Guillain-Barre syndrome or ascending myelitis often causing clinical dilemma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pathology of the motor-sensory axonal Guillain-Barre syndrome. Ann Neurol. 1996;39:17–28. CrossRef PubMed Google Scholar 14. [doi.org]

The differential diagnosis of rabies includes tetanus, poliomyelitis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, viral encephalitis and poisonings and drugs. E. [web.archive.org]

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Guillain-Barré syndrome. GBS as initial manifestation of lupus is exceedingly rare and has been reported in a few cases in the literature. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Concomitant Guillain Barre syndrome and transverse myelitis as initial neuropsychiatric manifestation in a case of lupus: a diagnostic quandary. [elsevier.es]

Guillain-Barre and Miller Fisher syndromes occurring with tumor necrosis factor alpha antagonist therapy. Arthritis Rheum. 2006 ; 54(5): 1429 – 34. Google Scholar 38. [doi.org]

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

[…] normal • elbow and ankle contractures develop early Limb girdle dystrophy • progressive motor weakness • no calf pseudohypertrophy • CPK levels are only mildly elevated Guillain-Barre [orthobullets.com]

syndrome • acute onset of weakness • absent deep tendon reflexes • CPK levels are normal Treatment Nonoperative corticosteroid therapy (prednisone 0.75 mg/kg/day) indications [orthobullets.com]