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ArticleJournal of Korean medical science2024

Guillain-Barré Syndrome After COVID-19 Infection in Korea: A Case Series.

Nayoung Ryoo, Hyoshin Son, Jean Hee Kim, Dae Woong Bae, Jae Young An

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Article in Journal of Korean medical science, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 authors.

Nayoung RyooDepartment of Neurology, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5145-115X
Hyoshin SonDepartment of Neurology, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6643-3712
Jean Hee KimDepartment of Neurology, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1488-5335
Dae Woong BaeDepartment of Neurology, St. Vincent's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7389-5541
Jae Young AnDepartment of Neurology, St. Vincent's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea. nrjyan@gmail.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5131-9164

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune-driven condition characterized by acute polyneuropathy, often emerging as a sequel to prior infections or vaccinations. This study presents the first reported cases of GBS emerging after the full recovery from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection in Korea. Despite experiencing mild acute COVID-19 symptoms, these patients faced substantial weakness attributed to GBS, significantly affecting their daily lives. The timely administration of intravenous immunoglobulin treatment halted the progression of symptoms, underscoring the critical importance of early intervention. These cases highlight the potential for neurological complications associated with COVID-19 and underscore the necessity for continuous monitoring and timely medical care.

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COVID-19Guillain-Barre SyndromeHumansImmunoglobulins, IntravenousRepublic of KoreaSARS-CoV-2Immunoglobulins, IntravenousCOVID-19GBSGuillain–Barré SyndromePeripheral Nervous SystemSARS-CoV-2

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