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Guillain-Barré Syndrome secondary to Herpes zoster: a rare case report of death and literature review

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: 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.

Source: Case Reports in Dermatology

DOI: 10.1159/000544954

Authors: Jingyu Wang, Xinyi Hou, Jin Zhang, Bo Ren, Bin Lu

Institutions: Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,030