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Guillain-Barré syndrome associated with Coronavirus disease 2019: A case from Nepal

Roshan Aryal1, Shivaji Karki1, Shreesti Rajbhandari1

  • 1Maharajgunj Medical Campus Institute of Medicine Tribhuvan University Kathmandu Nepal.

Clinical Case Reports
|March 31, 2022
PubMed

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A rare neurological complication, Guillain-Barré syndrome, has been linked to Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This case report details a patient in Nepal who developed Guillain-Barré syndrome following COVID-19 infection.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a global pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2.
  • Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune disorder affecting peripheral nerves.
  • GBS is a known potential post-infectious complication of various pathogens.

Observation:

  • This report describes a case of GBS in a patient from Nepal.
  • The patient developed GBS subsequent to a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis.

Findings:

  • The case demonstrates a correlation between COVID-19 infection and the development of Guillain-Barré syndrome.
  • This association highlights GBS as a rare neurological complication of COVID-19.

Implications:

  • Understanding the neurological complications of COVID-19 is crucial for patient management.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms linking SARS-CoV-2 and GBS.
  • This case contributes to the global understanding of COVID-19's diverse clinical manifestations.

Keywords:
COVID‐19Guillain‐Barré syndromecoronavirusneuropathy

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