Publication: Guillain Barre Syndrome after vaccination against Corona Virus Disease19: Managed in limited resource setting
Date
2022
Authors
Kamar, Sher Bahadur
Bhatta, Uttam Kumar
Singh, Ratna
Timilsana, Manju Paudel
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
1999-6217
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 1013 - 1015
Publisher
Nepal Health Research Council
Abstract
Abstract
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
Description
Sher Bahadur Kamar
Department of Internal Medicine, Seti Provincial Hospital
Uttam Kumar Bhatta
Department of Internal Medicine, Seti Provincial Hospital
Ratna Singh
Intensive Care Unit, Seti Provincial Hospital
Manju Paudel Timilsana
Medical ward Seti Provincial Hospital
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Identifier
https://doi.org/10.33314/jnhrc.v20i4.4134