Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) poses a diagnostic challenge due to its misleading symptoms, the lack of a definitive test, and similarities with other conditions. Early detection is crucial to prevent severe complications such as permanent nerve damage or breathing issues.

GBS begins with tingling or numbness in the feet and hands, followed by muscle weakness and difficulty moving joints. Symptoms worsen over two to four weeks, typically starting in the arms and legs. The reported mortality rate varies between three and 13%, depending on severity and quality of health care support.

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