Guillain-Barré Syndrome Complicating a Pulmonary Abscess: A Case Report

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare inflammatory polyradiculoneuropathy often triggered by infections. We report a case of GBS in a patient with a pulmonary abscess, highlighting the link between respiratory infection and the development of this neurological syndrome. We will also discuss the pathophysiology of GBS and the clinical implications for managing patients presenting with neurological symptoms after a respiratory infection.

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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports
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2025-05-31
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https://doi.org/10.36347/sjmcr.2025.v13i05.135
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Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders
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Guillain-Barré Syndrome Complicating a Pulmonary Abscess: A Case Report

W. Bouddine, N. Yassine, H. Harraz, N. Zaghba et al.
Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports
Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders
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Guillain-Barré Syndrome Complicating a Pulmonary Abscess: A Case Report

W. Bouddine, N. Yassine, H. Harraz, N. Zaghba, I. Chhen, K. Chaanoun, H. Benjelloun
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Abstract

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is a rare inflammatory polyradiculoneuropathy often triggered by infections. We report a case of GBS in a patient with a pulmonary abscess, highlighting the link between respiratory infection and the development of this neurological syndrome. We will also discuss the pathophysiology of GBS and the clinical implications for managing patients presenting with neurological symptoms after a respiratory infection.

Scholars Journal of Medical Case ReportsVol. 13(05)
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Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders
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