An association has been established between Guillan-Barre syndrome (GBS) and Zika virus infection. It is difficult to determine if any particular pathogen or germ “causes” Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). The Brazil Ministry of Health has reported an increased number of people who have been infected with Zika virus who also have GBS. CDC is working with Brazil to study the possibility of a link between Zika and GBS. Zika outbreak in Colombia has been linked with confirmed GBS cases, hence supporting the idea that Zika Virus is associated with GBS.
Does Zika virus infection cause Guillan-Barre syndrome?
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