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Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS)

July 15, 2021
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In news- The US Food and Drug Administration has warned that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines may increase the risk of Guillain-Barre syndrome.

Key updates-

  • The syndrome is most likely to appear within 42 days of vaccination.
  • It was mainly reported in men, many of whom were 50 or older.
  • This is not the first vaccine that has been linked to Guillain-Barré, although the risk appears to be tiny.
  • A large swine flu vaccination campaign in 1976 led to a small uptick in the incidence of syndrome.

About Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)-

  • Guillain-Barré is a rare neurological illness in which the body’s immune system attacks nerve cells  in the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
  • It can cause muscle weakness and paralysis. 
  • Although the symptoms often pass within weeks in some cases, the condition can cause permanent nerve damage. 
  • If the nerves are damaged, muscles will not be able to respond to the signals they receive from the brain.
  • It is most common in adults over 50.
  • The cause of Guillain-Barré syndrome is unknown but is typically triggered by an infectious illness, such as gastroenteritis (irritation of the stomach or intestines) or a lung infection.
  • There’s no cure for the condition, but treatment can help reduce the severity of symptoms and shorten the duration of the illness.
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Source: Indian Express
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