Intravenous immunoglobulin in COVID-19 associated Guillain-Barré syndrome in pregnancy.
BMJ Case Rep
; 14(5)2021 May 11.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1225700
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a rise in cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). This autoimmune sequela is a manifestation of the neurotropism potential of the virus. At present, knowledge regarding the pathophysiology, clinical features, management and outcomes of the condition is still evolving. This paper presents the case of a 22-year-old pregnant patient who came in with a history of upper respiratory tract symptoms followed by acroparaesthesia and progressive ascending weakness. She was confirmed to have COVID-19 and GBS and was subsequently managed with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) followed by supportive therapy. To the authors' knowledge and based on their literature search, this is the first reported case of GBS in a COVID-19 confirmed pregnant patient who received IVIg.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious
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Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome
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COVID-19
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COVID-19 Drug Treatment
Type of study:
Case report
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Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
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Young adult
Language:
English
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Bcr-2021-242365
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