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Zika Virus Infection as a Cause of Congenital Brain Abnormalities and Guillain–Barré Syndrome: Systematic Review

open access: yesbioRxiv, 2016
Background The World Health Organization stated in March 2016 that there was scientific consensus that the mosquito-borne Zika virus was a cause of the neurological disorder Guillain-Barré syndrome and of microcephaly and other congenital brain ...
F. Krauer   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

What are the barriers and facilitators to advance care planning with older people in long‐term care facilities? A qualitative study

open access: yesJournal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.
Abstract Aim To explore the views and preferences for advance care planning from the perspectives of residents, family members and healthcare professionals in long‐term care facilities. Design A qualitative descriptive design. Methods We conducted semi‐structured interviews with 12 residents of long‐term care facilities, 10 family members and 14 ...
Yuxin Zhou   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

‘Not So Atypical’: An Atypical Presentation of West Nile Virus and Guillain-Barre Syndrome [PDF]

open access: yes
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is defined by acute areflexic paralysis, usually starting in the distal lower extremities, and ascending to the upper extremities.
Kumar, Naresh   +3 more
core   +2 more sources

Faster Recovery of Internal Ophthalmoplegia than External Ophthalmoplegia in a Miller Fisher Variant of Guillain-Barre Syndrome

open access: yesCase Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine, 2020
We present a case of classic Miller Fisher Syndrome (MFS) variant of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) with detailed description in the difference between the internal and external ophthalmoplegia. They are different in their onset, duration, and recovery.
Golla Abhinav   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Zika virus infection complicated by Guillain-Barre syndrome--case report, French Polynesia, December 2013.

open access: yesEuro surveillance : bulletin Europeen sur les maladies transmissibles = European communicable disease bulletin, 2014
Zika fever, considered as an emerging disease of arboviral origin, because of its expanding geographic area, is known as a benign infection usually presenting as an influenza-like illness with cutaneous rash. So far, Zika virus infection has never led to
E. Oehler   +9 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Guillain-Barré syndrome in the COVID-19 era: just an occasional cluster?

open access: yesJournal of Neurology, 2020
In terms of epidemiology, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) accounts for 1–2 new cases/100.000 inhabitants per year [1, 2]. During the last two weeks, in coincidence with the descending slope of the pandemic peak in our region (Friuli Venezia-Giulia, Italy),
G. Gigli   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Guillain-Barré syndrome following COVID-19: a newly emerging post-infectious complication

open access: yesBMJ Case Reports, 2020
A 57-year-old man presented with a progressive flaccid symmetrical motor and sensory neuropathy following a 1-week history of cough and malaise. He was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome secondary to COVID-19 and started on intravenous immunoglobulin.
Silas Webb   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Guillain-Barré syndrome related to SARS-CoV-2 infection

open access: yesNeurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation, 2020
The outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) responsible for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) led to the death of thousands of people around the world.1 Neurologic manifestations are not much specific apart from acute ...
K. Bigaut   +10 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Managing and mitigating future public health risks: Planetary boundaries, global catastrophic risk, and inclusive wealth

open access: yesRisk Analysis, EarlyView.
Abstract There are two separate conceptualizations for assessing existential risks: Planetary Boundaries (PBs) and global catastrophic risks (GCRs). While these concepts are similar in principle, their underpinning literatures tend not to engage with each other.
Eoin McLaughlin, Matthias Beck
wiley   +1 more source

Guillain-Barre Syndrome Presenting With Bilateral Facial Nerve Palsy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
How to Cite This Article: Inaloo S, Katibeh P. Guillain-Barre Syndrome Presenting With Bilateral Facial Nerve Palsy. Iran J Child Neurol. 2014 Winter;8(1):69-71.ObjectiveThis case study is about an 11-year-old girl with bilateral facial weakness ...
INALOO, Soroor, KATIBEH*, Pegah
core   +2 more sources

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