Guillain-Barré Syndrome associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection in Nepal: A case report

Corona viruses may also affect the central nervous system, inducing various neurological problems. Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare immune-mediated post-infectious neuropathy typically leading to ascending weakness. Herein, we present a case of the patient to show an association of GBS and SARS-CoV-2 infection in Nepal.

Twenty-seven yrs old man show an association of GBS and SARS-CoV-2 infection in Nepal who presented with difficulty in walking, backache, tingling sensations over the bilateral wrist and ankle, and features of facial nerve palsy. The diagnosis of GBS was made. Following Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) administration, the patient started showing motor recovery within a week.

Patient who developed GBS as a likely post-infectious complication after the initial onset of infectious symptoms with persistent mild dry cough.

GBS has severe complications and early diagnosis is important to monitor for loss of ambulation and initiation of immunoglobulin treatment. GBS should be considered as a potential rare but serious complication due to COVID-19.