Miller Fisher: is a rare neurologic condition similar to Guillain-Barre which is characterized by abnormal muscle coordination, paralysis of the eye muscles and absent tendon reflexes. It is felt to be triggered by a viral infection and is treated with IV immunoglobulins or removal of the antibody from the blood by plasmapheresis.
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Miller Fisher : Miller fisher syndrome is a rare variant of guillain-barre syndrome, which is a disease affecting the nervous system of patients. Basically, it is an autoimmune process whereby the body produces antibodies that attack the nerve cells, and it may be triggered by a viral infection. Problems with eye movement, muscle weakness, and loss of deep tendon reflexes occur.
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