COVID-19 and Guillain-Barre Syndrome Case Report

Introduction: Coronaviruses are a group of related viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds. Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare disorder in which the body's immune system attacks peripheral nerves. The case: 65 years old Sudanese male not known to have diabetes mellitus or hypertension. When I have seen him he has upper and lower limbs weakness (quadriplegia). The condition was preceded by upper respiratory tract infection. Chest X-ray showed features of pneumonia Chest CT scan showed multiple bilateral ground glass opacities and consolidation typical of COVID-19 pneumonia. Brain MRI was normal. COVID-19 nasal swab test was positive. Nerve conduction study showed the evidence of polyradiculopathies with dominant demyelination supporting the diagnosis of Guillain-Barre syndrome. The patients died after seven days; because of progressive respiratory failure.