Can Guillain-Barré be caused by antibiotics? Unraveling the Connection
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According to a large-scale population study published in *Neurology*, a strong temporal association exists between community antibiotic use and an increased risk of subsequent Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), but the underlying infection is considered the more significant trigger. This raises the question: **Can Guillain-Barré be caused by antibiotics?** While direct causality is rare, the interplay between infection and medication complicates the answer.
