Factores que influyen en el desarrollo del Síndrome de Guillain-Barré

Abstract

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare disease affecting the human nervous system, afflicting individuals of any age and requiring immediate intervention; it reaches its maximum severity in 2 to 4 weeks. According to the World Health Organization, it has national variability rates ranging between 0.62 and 0.92 per inhabitant/year and at the international level between 0.4 and 2.12; thus, it is necessary a follow up to avoid death who suffer from this condition. Objective: To identify factors that influence the Guillain Barré Syndrome Development. Methodology: A descriptive bibliographic review with a qualitative approach was conducted. Scopus, Taylor & Francis, ProQuest, Web of Science, PubMed, and SciELO databases of scientific articles were considered based on the application of inclusion and exclusion criteria, as long as Keywords and Boolean operators. The DeCS/MeSH descriptor and qualifier were used, and research cards were employed. Results: It can be observed that the disease primarily affects men with an average age of 40 years, often associated with respiratory diseases and occurring in tropical climates, which are conducive to GBS-linked arboviruses. Treatment generally includes plasma exchange and intravenous administration of immunoglobulin, depending mainly on the stage or phase of the disease.