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COVID-19 presenting as acute transient flaccid limb paralysis

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Novel corona virus pandemic in 2020 has created havoc across the world. Since its entry into Indian subcontinent in February 2020, it has become the second most affected country in the world. In this context we wish to share the case of a young man who presented with periodic paralysis was eventually diagnosed to have COVID-19 infection. During this pandemic season, one has to be vigilant and think out of the box to identify COVID-19 infections even among the least suspicious cases.

Source: Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2093_20

Authors: Rajesh V, Jolsana Augustine, Divya R, Melcy Cleetus

Institution: Rajagiri Hospital

Language: English

Topic: COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $450