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1Department of Pediatrics, Batra Hospital, 1, Tughalkabad Institutional Area, Mehrauli Badarpur Road, New Delhi-110062, India. sarafsadhna@yahoo.com
Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|October 24, 2001
Summary
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder causing acute flaccid paralysis. This case highlights GBS triggered by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) infection in a young child, emphasizing diagnostic and management considerations.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by acute flaccid paralysis.
- Diagnosis relies on clinical presentation, disease progression, and supportive investigations.
- Lower motor neuron (LMN) involvement is a hallmark of GBS.
Observation:
- This report details an unusual pediatric case of GBS in a 2-year, 9-month-old child.
- The GBS was precipitated by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) infection.
- The case underscores the importance of considering infectious etiologies in GBS.
Findings:
- Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) can act as a trigger for Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) in children.
- Analysis of the natural history, etiopathology, and treatment of this uncommon GBS presentation is provided.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for favorable outcomes.
Implications:
- This case expands the known spectrum of GBS triggers, particularly in pediatric populations.
- Understanding the link between HSV and GBS can improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment strategies.
- Further research into viral-induced GBS is warranted to optimize patient care and prognosis.