NS Infection - Post Inflammatory Syndromes

Question 1

In short how do these work

Answer 1

Preceding infection -> Latent interval -> Neuro symptoms

Due to molecular mimicry, the body mistakes itself for infection and attacks (autoimmune)

Question 2

What are the main types of Post-Inflammatory Syndrome?

Answer 2

CNS - Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)

PNS - Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS)

Question 3

What is the most common cause of Guillain Barre Syndrome?

Answer 3

Viral