Guillian-Barre syndrome after COVID-19 infection: a case report

Authors

  • Sharjeel Zafar Department of Family Medicine, Tehsil Headquarter Hospital Sabzazar, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Waseem Abbas Tehsil Headquarter Hospital, Jahanian, Khanewal, Pakistan
  • Rukhsar Javaid Department of Family Medicine, Tehsil Headquarter Hospital Sabzazar, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20221495

Keywords:

Auto-immune, Guillain-Barre syndrome, COVID-19, Immunoglobulins, Reflexes

Abstract

Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is an auto-immune disorder characterized by ascending motor weakness with hypo-reflexia or areflexia. In GBS molecular mimicry leads to the targeting of peripheral nerves. The treatment of GBS is mainly supportive, however, the definitive management of GBS includes IVIGs (intravenous immunoglobulins) and plasma exchange (plasmapheresis). We reported a case of 42 year old man who presented with weakness of both lower limbs associated with pain and numbness after recovering from COVID-19 infection. Clinical examination, radiological findings and lab results confirmed the diagnosis of GBS. He was admitted in the hospital and treated with intravenous immunoglobulins along with periodic cardiac, respiratory and neurological assessment. The patient showed a substantial response to intravenous immunoglobulins and resulted in a remarkable recovery with no residual motor or sensory deficit.

Author Biographies

Sharjeel Zafar, Department of Family Medicine, Tehsil Headquarter Hospital Sabzazar, Lahore, Pakistan

Head of Deaprtment of Family Medicine

Muhammad Waseem Abbas, Tehsil Headquarter Hospital, Jahanian, Khanewal, Pakistan

Medical Officer

Rukhsar Javaid, Department of Family Medicine, Tehsil Headquarter Hospital Sabzazar, Lahore, Pakistan

Medical Officer, Deaprtment of Family Medicine

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2022-05-27

How to Cite

Zafar, S., Abbas, M. W., & Javaid, R. (2022). Guillian-Barre syndrome after COVID-19 infection: a case report. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 10(6), 1364–1367. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20221495

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