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- DOI 10.18231/j.ijpns.2025.013
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Pediatric Guillain-Barré Syndrome triggered by SARS-CoV-2: A case study and implications for post-viral neurological complications
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Hardik Shah *
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Naiya Bhavsar
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Lata Jha
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Ashok Bhandari
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Akshat Desai
Hardik Shah *
Naiya Bhavsar
Lata Jha
Ashok Bhandari
Akshat Desai
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a significant cause of acute, severe weakness in children, with Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP) being the most common subtype. The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has been associated with various neurological manifestations, including GBS. We present the case of a 12-year-old male child who developed GBS after a past COVID-19 infection. Although the patient tested negative for SARS-CoV-2 via RT-PCR at the time of admission, he was positive for COVID-19 antibodies, suggesting a prior infection. The patient was treated with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), with significant clinical improvement. This report highlights the potential association between COVID-19 and GBS in children and underscores the importance of recognizing post-infectious neurological complications.
Keywords: Extrapyramidal sign, Hallervorden-Spatz Disease, Dystonia, Dementia.
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