Guillain-Barre Syndrome and Zika, Is There a Connection?

Officials with the World Health Organization (WHO) are exploring a possible link between Zika virus and a neurological disorder called Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS). GBS is a rare disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the nerves, causing numbness and weakness, and in severe cases, paralysis. Right now there is no proven link between Zika virus and GBS, but the WHO reports an increase in GBS cases in outbreak areas.

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