Genetics
True/False: GBS is an inherited disorder
false
What two systems does GBS effect?
Immune system and nervous system
Name two related diseases.
Miller-fisher syndrome and AMAN and/or AIDP
What type of disorder is GBS?
autoimmune disorder
Is it possible to genetically get GBS?
Yes, although it is very very very rare
What part of the nervous system is attacked by the immune system?
neurons/nervous cells
What do related disorders to GBS affect?
the nerve terminals
What are the two treatments used for GBS?
plasmapheresis and immunoglobulin
Does the environment have an effect on GBS?
Yes
What protein is produced due to inflammation?
CRP
True/false: males are more affected than females
true
What are two symptoms of GBS?
progressive paralysis, muscle weakness, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, tingling, numbness
True/false: some patients can go their whole life without showing symptoms of GBS
true
What could cause the flare-up of GBS symptoms?
viral or bacterial infection
true /false: brain signals are sporadic
false
Does the severity of paralysis affect all of the parts of the body equally?
No