A patient has been hospitalized with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). The patient asks how this could have occurred. What response by the healthcare professional is best?
A)It is often preceded by a viral illness.
B)It is due to a genetic defect in acetylcholine.
C)It could be caused by a brain tumor.
D)It is often transmitted by family pets.

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GBS is considered to be an autoimmune disease triggered by a preceding bacterial or viral infection. It is not a genetic defect, due to a brain tumor, or transmitted by family pets.

A Patient Has Been Hospitalized with Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)