EC Neurology

Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune, demyelinating peripheral neuropathy. It is a post-infectious disease most often, but it can also appear during pregnancy and especially during the post-partum period with a classical clinical profile and a usual diagnostic and therapeutic approach, but with variable degrees of severity. We report a single case of GBS complicating a postpartum pregnancy. The patient recovered well with supportive measures and without administration of intravenous immunoglobulin.

Keywords: Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS); Post-Partum Period; Plasma Exchange; Intravenous Immunoglobulin

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