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The extremely rare coronavirus complication that could leave you paralysed
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From a dry cough to a high temperature, coronavirus is known to be associated with a range of unpleasant symptoms. Now, scientists have warned of another extremely rare side effect, that could leave some coronavirus patients paralysed.
The team, from the Mondino Foundation in Italy, have warned that some patients are developing Guillain–Barré syndrome after the onset of COVID-19.
Guillain-Barré syndrome is a very rare and serious condition that affects the nerves, and can cause numbness, weakness and pain in the feet, hands and limbs.
In the study, the researchers analysed coronavirus patients in three hospitals in Italy from February 28 to March 21. During that time, they discovered that five patients developed Guillain–Barré syndrome,
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