Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder that has been
declared a health emergency in Peru. GBS affects the peripheral nervous
system, causing muscle weakness, tingling sensations, and, in severe cases,
paralysis. The exact cause of GBS is unknown, but it often follows a viral
or bacterial infection, including respiratory or gastrointestinal
infections. While GBS is relatively rare, it can have serious consequences
and requires immediate medical attention. Symptoms usually start with
weakness and tingling in the legs and can progress to affect the arms and
upper body. In severe cases, GBS can lead to breathing difficulties and
require hospitalization and intensive care. The declaration of GBS as a
health emergency in Peru emphasizes the need for increased awareness, early
detection, and appropriate medical management of this rare neurological
disorder.
declared a health emergency in Peru. GBS affects the peripheral nervous
system, causing muscle weakness, tingling sensations, and, in severe cases,
paralysis. The exact cause of GBS is unknown, but it often follows a viral
or bacterial infection, including respiratory or gastrointestinal
infections. While GBS is relatively rare, it can have serious consequences
and requires immediate medical attention. Symptoms usually start with
weakness and tingling in the legs and can progress to affect the arms and
upper body. In severe cases, GBS can lead to breathing difficulties and
require hospitalization and intensive care. The declaration of GBS as a
health emergency in Peru emphasizes the need for increased awareness, early
detection, and appropriate medical management of this rare neurological
disorder.
