Guillain-Barré Syndrome Post COVID-19 Infection: A Case Report

1Department of Pharmacy Practice, KLE College of Pharmacy (A Constituent Unit of KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belagavi), Vidyanagar, Hubballi, Karnataka, INDIA

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Correspondence: Mr. Saurav Raj Pharm D Intern, Department of Pharmacy Practice, KLE College of Pharmacy (A Constituent Unit of KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belagavi), Vidyanagar, Hubballi, Karnataka, INDIA. Email: dr.rajsaurav@gmail.com
Received December 12, 2023; Revised January 05, 2024; Accepted January 12, 2024.
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1.Hegde M, Raj S, Tikadar D, Bharamu Nyamagoud S. Guillain-Barré Syndrome Post COVID-19 Infection: A Case Report. Journal of Young Pharmacists [Internet]. 2024 Feb 15;16(1):130–3. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.5530/jyp.2024.16.17
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Published in: Journal of Young Pharmacists,2024; 16(1): 130-133. Published online: 07 July 2025DOI: 10.5530/jyp.2024.16.17

ABSTRACT

COVID-19 primarily impacts the respiratory system, with neurological manifestations often being thrombotic and affecting the nervous system. However, the specific presentation of demyelinating manifestations remains less clearly defined. While recent research has established a connection between COVID-19 and Guillain-Barré syndrome-a complex neurological disorder characterised by acute or chronic degeneration-the extent of this association and the distinctive features of GBS within this context remain uncertain. In this report, we present the case of acute GBS suspected to be induced by a COVID-19 infection. Notably, this patient did not exhibit any preceding respiratory, gastrointestinal, or systemic illnesses. Consequently, this case underlines the critical importance of acknowledging the potential risk of Guillain-Barré Syndrome following a COVID-19 infection, making a significant contribution to raising awareness about this potential association.

Keywords: Guillain-Barré syndrome, COVID-19, Polyradiculoneuritis, SARS-CoV-2