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Explore the intricacies of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in this comprehensive 32-minute video lecture. Delve into the autoimmune nature of GBS, focusing on acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP). Learn about the autoantibodies attacking Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system, leading to demyelination and predominantly motor symptoms. Discover the various triggers of GBS, including viral and bacterial infections. Examine the clinical presentation, including symmetrical muscle weakness, areflexia, back pain, paresthesia, autonomic dysfunction, respiratory insufficiency, and facial weakness. Gain valuable insights into this acute immune-mediated condition affecting the lower motor neurons, presented by Medicosis Perfectionalis.