ArticleClinical case reports2025
Guillain-Barré Syndrome Following Falciparum Malaria in an 18-Year Male Adolescent: A Rare Case Report and Literature Review.
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- Guillain-Barré syndrome following Plasmodium falciparum malaria in a child: a case report.Malaria journal · 2026Article
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome After Malaria: A Case Report of a 7-Year-Old Child With Asymmetric Onset of Acute Motor Axonal Neuropathy.Clinical case reports · 2026Article
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome Following Falciparum Malaria in an 18-Year Male Adolescent: A Rare Case Report and Literature Review.Clinical case reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is an immune-mediated disorder affecting the peripheral nerves and nerve roots, potentially leading to severe complications such as respiratory failure and autonomic dysfunction. It is commonly preceded by gastrointestinal or respiratory infections, with various bacterial and viral pathogens identified as potential triggers. However, GBS associated with parasitic infections, such as malaria, is a rare occurrence in the medical literature. We present the case of an 18-year-old male who developed progressive bilateral lower extremity weakness, eventually involving the upper extremities over 1 week. His symptoms were accompanied by voice changes, facial drooping, difficulty swallowing, and high-grade fever. On physical examination, he exhibited fluctuating vital signs and flaccid weakness with bulbar involvement. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis revealed an elevated protein level of 172 mg/dL with no cells. Nerve conduction studies confirmed the acute motor and sensory axonal neuropathy (AMSAN) variant of GBS. A peripheral blood film was positive for the trophozoite stage of
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