Abstract

Guillain-barre Syndrome: The Life Experiences of a Woman Victim in Masvingo District, Zimbabwe

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  • Guillain Barre Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks part of its own peripheral nervous system (NINDS, 2018)

  • Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) may lead to weakness and paralysis that may last for months or years

  • A myelogram was conducted and the results indicated Guillain Barre Syndrome

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Introduction

Guillain Barre Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks part of its own peripheral nervous system (NINDS, 2018). GBS may lead to weakness and paralysis that may last for months or years. The major symptom that prompts most people to seek medical treatment are weaknesses on both sides of the body (NINDS, 2018). According to the NINDS, (2018), some countries world-wide reported an increased incidence of GBS following infection with the Zika virus.

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