Guillain–Barré is a rare autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the peripheral nerves, causing weakness and sometimes paralysis. It progresses rapidly, often following an infection, and can require hospitalization. Early diagnosis and treatment improve outcomes, though recovery may be gradual and can take months to years. The term combines the surnames of the French doctors Guillain and Barré who described the condition in 1916.
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