Guillain–Barré syndrome risk among individuals infected with Zika virus: a multi-country assessment

Guillain–Barré syndrome risk among individuals infected with Zika virus: a multi-country assessment

Abstract Background Countries with ongoing outbreaks of Zika virus have observed a notable rise in reported cases of Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS), with mounting evidence of a causal link between Zika virus infection and the neurological syndrome. However, the risk of GBS following a Zika virus infe...

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Main Authors: Luis Mier-y-Teran-Romero, Mark J. Delorey, James J. Sejvar, Michael A. Johansson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Medicine
Subjects:
Guillain–Barré syndrome
Zika virus
neurological disorder
vector-borne diseases
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12916-018-1052-4

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