“Many infections can be triggers for Guillain-Barre syndrome, so it is not entirely surprising that we are seeing cases associated with the novel coronavirus,” Saba said. “In those cases, weakness and sensory loss can be very difficult to identify if they are not awake, moving their limbs, or able to tell you what they are experiencing. However, since Guillain-Barre can affect the muscles that help us breathe, it will be very important to consider the diagnosis in those who have trouble coming off the ventilator, especially if their lung function looks to be recovering.”

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