June 16, 2020

Guillain Barre Syndrome in COVID-19: A Scoping Review

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

• [pre-print, not peer reviewed] Ahmad et al. identified 24 published cases of COVID-19 associated Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a post-infectious neurological syndrome. The majority of cases were male (18/24) and patients ranged in age from 23-84 years. Prognosis for COVID-19 associated GBS was generally good, with only one documented death. 

Ahmad and Rathore. (June 16, 2020). Guillain Barre Syndrome in COVID-19: A Scoping Review. Pre-print downloaded June 16 from https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.06.13.20130062