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Epidemiological studies of adult and childhood Guillain-Barré syndrome - Diagnostic validity, incidence, and association with infection
2020.10.09 |
| Date | Fri 30 Oct |
| Time | 14:30 — 16:30 |
| Location | Auditorium J116-113, Indgang J, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 165, 8200 Aarhus N and on Zoom |
Friday 30 October at 14:30 Lotte Sahin Levison defends her PhD dissertation entitled “Epidemiological studies of adult and childhood Guillain-Barré syndrome - Diagnostic validity, incidence, and association with infection".
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare type of acute polyneuropathy, caused by an immune system attack against the peripheral nerves. In about 25% of cases, mechanical ventilation is necessary, and even with intensive treatment, approximately 2-3% die in the acute phase of the disease.
Particularly acute infections, but also other factors triggering the immune system, including vaccinations, surgeries and tumors, have previously been associated to an increased risk of developing GBS. The exact causal mechanisms of GBS are still unknown, and so far, the long-term development (time trends) of GBS incidence in Denmark and the detailed age-specific incidence of GBS among children have not been clarified. Furthermore, the magnitude and duration the association between acute infections and subsequent GBS development it is still uncertain.
The summary is written by the PhD student.
The defence is public and will be held in auditorium J116-113, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 165, 8200 Aarhus N and online via Zoom (https://aarhusuniversity.zoom.us/j/69301414588). Please read the attached press release for more information.
PhD student: Lotte Sahin Levison
Mail: lotlev@rm.dk
Phone: (+45) 26807160