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Anush K Shashidhara1, Sithu Bala1, Stefan Browne1
1General Internal Medicine, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, GBR.
Abstract:
We present a case of a 37-year-old gentleman diagnosed with post-infectious Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) secondary to a Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. This case highlights the subclinical presentation of neurological symptoms, often overlooked as a complication of M. pneumoniae infection. The patient exhibited significant neurological deficits following initial respiratory symptoms, demonstrating the need for awareness of these potential extrapulmonary complications in clinical practice.
Insights
A Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection can cause Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a serious neurological condition. This case shows GBS can present subtly after respiratory illness, requiring clinical vigilance for extrapulmonary complications.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
Background:
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections are common respiratory illnesses.
- Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare but serious neurological disorder.
- Post-infectious GBS can occur following various infections, including M. pneumoniae.
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