Novel Coronavirus

Though the novel corona virus (COVID-19) mostly affects the respiratory system, it can also result in several neurological complications. One of these is Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and which is rare and only reported from some parts of the world during this pandemic. Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS)...

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Published in:	International medical case reports journal Vol. 14; p. 251
Main Authors:	Mantefardo, Bahru, Awlachew, Ephrem, Gube, Addisu Alemayehu, Sisay, Gizaw
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Dove Medical Press Limited 30-04-2021
Subjects:	Coronaviruses Epidemics Ethiopia Guillain-Barre syndrome Health aspects Ethiopia
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Summary:	Though the novel corona virus (COVID-19) mostly affects the respiratory system, it can also result in several neurological complications. One of these is Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and which is rare and only reported from some parts of the world during this pandemic. Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is an immune-mediated polyradiculoneuropathy. Patients can present with limb or cranial-nerves weakness, loss of deep tendon reflexes, sensory and dysautonomic symptoms. The main pathophysiology for the clinical presentation is demyelination and/or axonal damage to peripheral nerves or roots. Neurological manifestations are more commonly associated with severe COVID-19 infection. Here, we present a case of Guillain-Barre syndrome associated with COVID-19 in Ethiopia. Keywords: COVID-19, Guillain-Barre syndrome, neurology, Ethiopia
ISSN:	1179-142X 1179-142X