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Case Studies | Neurology | India | Volume 12 Issue 12, December 2023

Unveiling the Connection: A Case Report on GBS Following Varicella Zoster Infection

Jeeva Elizabeth Thomas | Breezy Ani Sam ^[2] | Dr. Hannah Joseph | Dr. Anilkumar Sivan

Abstract: GBS short for Guillain - Barre Syndrome, is a rare condition that affects the peripheral nervous system. It can sometimes occur after a varicella zoster infection, which is the virus responsible for chickenpox. GBS is a condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the nerves, leading to muscle weakness and even paralysis. When it happens after a varicella zoster infection, it?s known as GBS post varicella zoster. This case report presents the intriguing clinical scenario of a patient who developed Guillain - Barre syndrome (GBS) following to a varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection. The patient was presented with prodromal symptoms of difficulty in walking and loss of balance while walking followed by bilateral palm numbness, and a characteristic rash associated with VZV.

Keywords: Guillain - Barre syndrome, varicella zoster virus

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 12, December 2023,

Pages: 631 - 632