“Key facts:

-Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare condition in which a person’s immune system attacks the peripheral nerves.

-People of all ages can be affected, but it is more common in adults and in males.

-Most people recover fully from even the most severe cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome.

-Severe cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome are rare but can result in near-total paralysis and problems breathing.

-Guillain-Barré syndrome is potentially life-threatening. People with Guillain-Barré syndrome should be treated and monitored as quickly as possible; some may need intensive care.”

World Health Organization
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/guillain-barr%C3%A9-syndrome