guillain-barre syndrome
What It's Like to Get Temporarily Paralyzed
Nothing is as important as the exquisite ability to stand on my own two feet, something most people take for granted. I know all about this entitlement because I once had it too.
‘Six Months Of Hell’: Zika Is Hitting Some Travellers Harder Than Expected
A new study finds that a group of Canadian travellers experienced severe complications more often than anticipated.
Zika linked to nerve disease that causes paralysis in adults
Researchers determined the presence of Zika infection in Guillain-Barre patients offers evidence to support the idea that the virus sparks the onset of the rare syndrome.
Women in Areas Afflicted by the Zika Virus Should Avoid Pregnancy, WHO Says
The World Health Organization is advising women living in areas where the Zika virus is being transmitted to delay getting pregnant, advice already given by several countries where the virus is in widespread transmission.
CDC Doctor Says There’s No Question Zika Is Linked to Microcephaly
Efforts are now turning to preventing, and new concerns over links for paralysis-causing syndrome.
World Health Organization Calls Emergency Meeting as Outbreak of Zika Virus Spreads
WHO will determine whether the explosive spread of the virus constitutes "a public health emergency of international concern.” It will also examine an apparent link between the virus and cases of babies being born with microcephaly.
