The government in Peru has declared a 90-day national state of emergency after a spike in cases of the rare neurological disorder GBS (Guillain-Barre syndrome) which leads the body’s immune system to attack the nerves. The illness, which can sometimes also cause paralysis, can be life-threatening in the most severe cases. GBS is an auto-immune disease that affects the peripheral nervous system, which is responsible for transmitting messages from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. This is where the symptoms start, with weakness, tingling, and numbness usually starting in the legs and moving upwards to … Continue reading Peru’s Guillain-Barré Syndrome Outbreak Prompts Health Emergency Declaration