MMWR Vol. 65 / Early Release ► Guillain-Barré Syndrome During Ongoing Zika Virus Transmission — Puerto Rico, January 1–July 31, 2016 | MMWR

Guillain-Barré Syndrome During Ongoing Zika Virus Transmission — Puerto Rico, January 1–July 31, 2016 | MMWR

MMWR Early Release Vol. 65, Early Release August 26, 2016 PDF Guillain-Barré Syndrome During Ongoing Zika Virus Transmission — Puerto Rico, January 1–July 31, 2016 Emilio Dirlikov, PhD; Chelsea G. Major, MPH; Marrielle Mayshack; et al. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2016;65(Early Release) Countries affected by Zika virus have reported increased cases of  Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), an uncommon autoimmune disorder. In  February 2016, the Puerto Rico Department of Health implemented the  GBS Passive Surveillance System. Fifty-six suspected GBS cases with onset of neurologic signs were identified during January  1–July 31, 2016.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome During Ongoing Zika Virus Transmission — Puerto Rico, January 1–July 31, 2016 | MMWR