| Literature DB >> 35936171 |
Louay Aldabain1, Metri Haddaden2, Rehan Farooqi1, Malaz Alissa1.
Abstract
Coronavirus disease 2019, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, primarily affects the respiratory system. While coronaviruses are not a common cause of neurological disease, they have been reported to cause direct central nervous system infection, as well as presumed para-infectious disorders. Here we report a very rare case of SARS-CoV-2 infection presenting as Miller Fisher syndrome with positive anti-GQ1b antibodies in a patient with a history of Guillain-Barré syndrome, which was treated with IV immunoglobulin resulting in marked improvement in her symptoms. Thus, a high index of suspicion and meticulous observation are the cornerstones to identifying possible uncommon presentations of COVID-19.Entities:
Keywords: anti gq1b antibodies; ataxia; covid-19; diplopia; miller fisher syndrome; ophthalmoplegia
Year: 2022 PMID: 35936171 PMCID: PMC9351825 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.26588
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Cureus ISSN: 2168-8184