Miller Fisher Syndrome
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What is Miller Fisher Syndrome?
Is there any treatment?
What is the prognosis?
What research is being done?
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What is Miller Fisher Syndrome?
Miller Fisher syndrome is a rare, acquired nerve disease that is considered to be a variant of Guillain-Barré syndrome. It
is characterized by abnormal muscle coordination, paralysis of the eye muscles, and absence of the tendon reflexes. Like Guillain-Barré
syndrome, symptoms may be preceded by a viral illness. Additional symptoms include generalized muscle weakness and respiratory
failure. The majority of individuals with Miller Fisher syndrome have a unique antibody that characterizes the disorder.
Is there any treatment?
What is the prognosis?
What research is being done?
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Last updated July 30, 2008