Guillain-Barré Syndrome Secondary to Herpes Zoster: A Rare Case Report of Death and Literature Review
Introduction: Herpes zoster (HZ) is a common infectious skin disease, and postherpetic neuralgia is the most feared and common complication. Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare complication of HZ. Case Presentation: An exceptional case presenting GBS following HZ with a subsequent let...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2025-03-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Dermatology |
| Online Access: | https://karger.com/article/doi/10.1159/000544954 |
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| Summary: | Introduction: Herpes zoster (HZ) is a common infectious skin disease, and postherpetic neuralgia is the most feared and common complication. Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare complication of HZ. Case Presentation: An exceptional case presenting GBS following HZ with a subsequent lethal issue is presented. A review of literature data revealed that middle-aged men with HZ were more likely to develop GBS. In the early stages of the disease, absent tendon reflexes and numbness of the limbs were common in patients. Conclusion: GBS should be kept in mind as rare HZ complication, particularly in middle-aged male patients. |
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| ISSN: | 1662-6567 |