Link between surgery and Guillain-Barré syndrome discovered
Having surgery may be linked to developing Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) for people with cancer or autoimmune disorders, new research suggests. The study showed that 15 percent of those who developed the syndrome had a surgical procedure within two months prior to developing the disease. Ref. Source 1l.
First instance of COVID-19 triggering recurrent Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Researchers have reported the first instance of COVID-19 triggering a recurrence of Guillain-Barré Syndrome -- a rare disorder where the body's immune system attacks nerves and can lead to respiratory failure and death. Source 3u.