Complex Neurological Sequelae: Axonal Guillain-Barré Syndrome Post COVID-19 in a Young Patient
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) encompasses a spectrum of immune-mediated neuropathies, with axonal GBS representing a less common yet often severe subtype. This variant directly damages peripheral nerve axons, resulting in rapid and profound muscle weakness and sensory deficits. Axonal GBS has similar clinical features to the demyelinating form but is generally more severe with a less favorable prognosis. Here, we present a case of axonal GBS in a 46-year-old female following a mild COVID-19 infection, highlighting the diagnostic challenges and the importance of tailored therapeutic approaches and multidisciplinary care in managing this condition.
Authors
- Anam Umar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6364-5983)
- Muhammad Bilal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6493-5188)
- Amber E Faquih
- Bilal Jawed
Institutions
- Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (PK)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham (US)
- St. Vincent's Birmingham (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-08-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.67213
- Primary Topic
- Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00