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Guillain-Barré Syndrome - Halifax Infirmary (H.I.)

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WL85-0713
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English
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Neurology Nursing Unit, HI, QE II

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is an disease of the nervous system. It can cause mild weakness to severe (very bad) paralysis (not being able to move). This pamphlet explains what causes GBS, the symptoms of GBS, how it is diagnosed and treated, what will happen while you are in the hospital, and rehabilitation.

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