Causes And Risk Factors For Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Epstein-Barr Virus

The Epstein-Barr virus causes patients to develop an infection referred to as mononucleosis. The mechanism of which the Epstein-Barr virus causes an individual to develop Guillain-Barre syndrome is not currently known, but it is thought to be associated with similarities in molecular components in the Epstein-Barr virus and the protective covering of the nerve cells. Just like with certain other types of infections, Guillain-Barre syndrome develops as the result of a mistaken immune system attack on the protective components of the nerve cells. Another reason why the Epstein-Barr virus may cause the development of Guillain-Barre syndrome is this type of infection tends to have its main effects on the central nervous system. The proximity of the infection, the patient's immune system, and their nerve cells may promote the development of Guillain-Barre syndrome.

Read more about what can trigger the development of Guillain-Barre syndrome now.