Guillain Barre Syndrome after vaccination against Corona Virus Disease19: Managed in limited resource setting

A 16-year-old boy who classically featured Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) after Corona Virus Disease-19 vaccination was timely treated successfully in limited resource setting in far western province. After Moderna (mRNA COVID 19 Vaccine) vaccination, he rapidly developed ascending paralysis of limbs...

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Published inJournal of Nepal Health Research Council Vol. 20; no. 4; pp. 1013 - 1015
Main Authors Kamar, Sher Bahadur, Bhatta, Uttam Kumar, Singh, Ratna, Paudel Timilsana, Manju
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Nepal Nepal Health Research Council 20.07.2023
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Adolescent
COVID-19
COVID-19 Vaccines
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Humans
Male
Nepal
Vaccination
Nepal
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Summary:A 16-year-old boy who classically featured Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) after Corona Virus Disease-19 vaccination was timely treated successfully in limited resource setting in far western province. After Moderna (mRNA COVID 19 Vaccine) vaccination, he rapidly developed ascending paralysis of limbs without autonomic and sensory or cranial nerve involvement. He has been treated with Intravenous Immuno-Globulin (IVIG). Over six-weeks long observation and supportive care and he was discharged with full recovery. Many GBS cases after vaccination have been reported but yet to know the association of vaccine. It is very important to address the complication for successful vaccination programme. Keywords: Complication; COVID-19; guillain barre syndrome; vaccine.
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ISSN:1727-5482
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DOI:10.33314/jnhrc.v20i4.4134