Term: Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2011-05-04

Definition:

A disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system, often resulting in muscle weakness.

Please see Q&A on Guillain-Barre Syndrome on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for more information.

Links 

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Q&A on Guillain-Barre Syndrome

References 

• Hilderman T, Katz A, Derksen S, McGowan K, Chateau D, Kurbis C, Allison S, Reimer JN. Manitoba Immunization Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2011. [Report] [Summary] (View)