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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/116970| Title: | Gullain-Barre’ syndrome post-SARS-CoV-2 in Malta : a case report |
| Authors: | Saliba, Joseph Fenech, Clarissa Pace, Adrian |
| Keywords: | Guillain-Barré syndrome -- Patients -- Malta Post COVID-19 condition (Disease) Immunoglobulins -- Therapeutic use |
| Issue Date: | 2023 |
| Publisher: | University of Malta. Medical School |
| Citation: | Saliba, J., Fenech, C., & Pace, A. (2023). Gullain-Barre’ syndrome post-SARS-CoV-2 in Malta : a case report. Malta Medical Journal, 35(2), 82-84. |
| Abstract: | A 70-year-old lady presented three weeks after a mild SARS-CoV-2 infection with a nine-day history of worsening back pain, progressive lower limb weakness and paraesthesia, dysphagia, constipation and difficulty in completing full sentences. Outcome of her investigations were in keeping with a diagnosis of acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. The patient made a rapid and full recovery after treatment with intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG). |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/116970 |
| Appears in Collections: | MMJ, Volume 35, Issue 2 MMJ, Volume 35, Issue 2 |
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