Rare Autoimmune Disorder Strikes Young Couple in China: A Tragic Reminder of Medical System's Limits A rare autoimmune disorder has struck a young Chinese couple, Li and Zhao, who were both diagnosed with Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis.
This case highlights the complexities and mysteries of autoimmune disorders, as well as the medical system's limitations.
Li was initially misdiagnosed as having had a stroke, receiving treatment that left him paralyzed. His wife, Zhao, developed symptoms two months later while six months pregnant with their newborn baby.