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

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

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.

Case presentation

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.

Clinical discussion

Patient who develop

SUBMITTER: Sharma S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9339100 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature