Miller Fisher Syndrome

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What is Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS)?

Miller Fisher syndrome (MFS) is a rare nerve disease. It is considered to be a variant of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Symptoms of MFS include:

  • Paralysis of the eye muscles
  • Lack of reflexes in the tendons
  • Abnormal muscle coordination
  • Weak muscles
  • Respiratory (breathing) problems or respiratory failure

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