Significance of Brighton Criteria in the Early Diagnosis and Management of Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Cureus. 2020 May 27;12(5):e8318. doi: 10.7759/cureus.8318.

Abstract

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare but severe autoimmune disease and the usage of the Brighton criteria can be a source of great help in resource-limited settings. It encompasses all ages. Late diagnosis of GBS can have a significant negative impact on the prognosis. The Brighton criteria are used to assist in the diagnosis of GBS and help distinguish between low-risk and high-risk patients. In this article, we have discussed the challenges regarding the diagnosis of the GBS and the possible solutions that can help in the early diagnosis and management of GBS.

Keywords: early diagnosis; epidemiology; female; guillain-barré syndrome; syndrome.

Publication types

  • Editorial