Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)
is a rare condition that affects a person,s
immune system by damaging the nerves,
causing muscle weakness or paralysis.
Recently, countries affected by Zika
virus have reported an increase in cases
of GBS. The Puerto Rico Department
of Health is preparing for a possible
increase of patients with GBS as
transmission of Zika virus increases. Read more from the September 9, 2016 update from the CDC. Click for more.