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Guillain-barre syndrome
A disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the nervous system. The first symptoms include weakness or tingling sensations in the legs.
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | |||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | |||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | |||||
Senior 60+ |
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