Guillain–Barré syndrome

Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) is an auto-immune disease which causes rapid-onset muscle weakness as a result of damage to the peripheral nervous system. Many experience changes in sensation or develop pain, followed by muscle weakness beginning in the feet and hands. The symptoms develop over half a day to two weeks.

GBS is a debilitating neurological disorder. There is nothing that can be done to ensure that a Zika infection doesn't turn into GBS. The Guillain–Barré syndrome carries the risk of death and requires prolonged intensive care. Normally GBS affects less than 2 people per 100,000 in an year in the United States.