Guillain-Barre syndrome following falciparum malaria infection: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malaria is an infectious disease caused by Plasmodium parasites, transmitted to humans by infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Five Plasmodium species infect humans: P. vivax, P. falciparum, P. ovale, P. malariae, and P. knowlesi. Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is an inflammatory condition that can lead to paralysis, autonomic dysfunction, respiratory failure, and sensory symptoms. GBS typically follows an infection with Campylobacter bacteria, commonly found in undercooked poultry, but is rarely associated with malaria.

Clinical presentation

A 16-year-old female patient presented to our emergency department with a 1-day history of altered mentation. She had experienced a severe global headache and fever for 3 days prior to presentation. The patient tested positiv

SUBMITTER: Kebede MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11763149 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature