Experts believe that coronavirus infection can provoke the development of heart and skin diseases.
Researchers at the University of Birmingham claim that COVID-19 disease can lead to the development of Guillain-Barré syndrome
The author of the study, Professor Alex Richter, said that the antibodies that the body produces after suffering a coronavirus are similar to antibodies that cause heart and skin disease.
According to the results of the study, the first symptoms of Guillain-Barré disease are considered to be numbness in the feet and hands, muscle weakness and pain, and coordination problems.
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They were also found in study participants who had undergone mild to severe coronavirus.
Guillain-Barré syndrome is an autoimmune inflammatory polyradiculoneuropathy that occurs in an acute form and manifests itself as flaccid paresis, sensitivity disorders, and autonomic disorders.
In severe cases, Guillain-Barre syndrome can lead to difficulty moving, walking, breathing and/or swallowing.
Treatment involves intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), plasma exchange, and painkillers.
Most people need to stay in hospital for a few weeks to a few months.
One in five sufferers will be left with long-term complications, such as:
- Being unable to walk without assistance
- Weakness in the arms, legs or face
- Numbness, pain or a tingling or burning sensation
- Balance and co-ordination problems
- Extreme tiredness
In the research conducted by the University of Birmingham, the frequency and types of autoantibodies were recorded in:
- 84 Covid patients who either had mild or severe reactions to the disease
- 32 people (as a control) who were in intensive care for another reason other than Covid.
The study found higher numbers of autoantibodies in the Covid patients compared to the control group.
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The research paper – published on June 4, 2021 – was published in the journal Clinical and Experimental Immunology.
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