Introduction
The nervous system is an integral part of many an organism’s life. Which is the most important organ in the body? Many would attribute that title to the brain and in so doing, inadvertently say that the nervous system holds that honour. Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a disease which affects the nervous system. Numerous lives are affected by this disease and it is vital for science to progress further so that more can be known about this syndrome.
An overview of the disease
Guillain-Barre syndrome is an autoimmune (whereby the victims immune system starts attacking its body’s healthy tissue) disorder that can sometimes be quite fatal. It affects the peripheral nervous system (CprepLab: Anatomy & Physiology, 2016). This syndrome in particular occurs when the patient’s immune system targets the nerve cells which communicate with the muscles, hence often leading to paralysis (CprepLab: Anatomy & Physiology, 2016). …show more content…
The objective of the study was to determine the incidence, treatment, and outcome of Guillain-Barre syndrome. The patients involved were confirmed to have Guillain-Barre syndrome during the 1 July 1993 and 30 June 1994 period. All patients volunteered to help in the study which was coordinated by the British Neurological
The nervous system is an integral part of many an organism’s life. Which is the most important organ in the body? Many would attribute that title to the brain and in so doing, inadvertently say that the nervous system holds that honour. Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a disease which affects the nervous system. Numerous lives are affected by this disease and it is vital for science to progress further so that more can be known about this syndrome.
An overview of the disease
Guillain-Barre syndrome is an autoimmune (whereby the victims immune system starts attacking its body’s healthy tissue) disorder that can sometimes be quite fatal. It affects the peripheral nervous system (CprepLab: Anatomy & Physiology, 2016). This syndrome in particular occurs when the patient’s immune system targets the nerve cells which communicate with the muscles, hence often leading to paralysis (CprepLab: Anatomy & Physiology, 2016). …show more content…
The objective of the study was to determine the incidence, treatment, and outcome of Guillain-Barre syndrome. The patients involved were confirmed to have Guillain-Barre syndrome during the 1 July 1993 and 30 June 1994 period. All patients volunteered to help in the study which was coordinated by the British Neurological