Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Question 1

What is the other name for Guillain-Barre Syndrome or GBS?

Answer 1

ACUTE INFLAMMATORY DEMYELINATING POLYNEUROPATHY

Question 2

In Guillain-Barre Syndrome, how do immune system macrophages attack?

Answer 2

THEY DEMYELINATE PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AXONS AND NERVE ROOTS

Question 3

List the types of infections leading to GBS 1-3 weeks before onset?

Answer 3

URI
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CAMPYLOBACTOR JEJUNI
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BACTERIAL INFECTIONS -clamydia, pneumonia
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VIRAL INFECTIONS - herpes, aids, H1N1, mono, E-Barr
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DIARRHEA

Question 4

GBS has a _________ onset over several days.

Answer 4

RAPID

Question 5

How would muscle paralysis or paresis occur with GBS?

Answer 5

SYMMETRICAL ASCENDING

Question 6

GBS recovery is due to the capability of ___________ cells to reconstitute myelin sheaths after demyelination.

Answer 6

SCHWANN

Question 7

Name the 2 treatments for GBS?

Answer 7

1. HIGH DOSE INTRAVENOUS IMMUNE GLOBULIN THERAPY (IVIG)

2. PLASMAPHORESIS

Question 8

Where doe GBS cause pain?

Answer 8

HIPS, BACK, PELVIS, FEET, THIGHS AND HANDS

ASCENDS UP BODY