A 14-year-old boy who had developed Miller Fischer syndrome, a variant of rare Guillian-Barre Syndrome -- where the immune system attacks the nerves, due to his Covid-19 infection, has been successfully treated, said doctors at Kauvery Hospital here. The Guillain-Barre Syndrome is triggered by an acute bacterial or viral infection and can leave the patient in a paralytic state unless treated early. According to the doctors, the boy had visited the hospital, complaining of double vision for five days and walking difficulties.

He underwent a Covid-19 RT PCR test and tested positive. Evaluating the symptoms such as hazy vision, general weakness, challenge in walking and a tingling sensation in the limbs, the patient was diagnosed with Miller Fischer Syndrome due to his Covid-19 infection. "Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a rare disorder. When we came across Miller Fischer Syndrome - a variant of Guillain-Barre Syndrome in a 14-year-old child, along with Covid-19, it presented a major challenge," Dr Bhuvaneshwari Rajendran, Lead Consultant and Neurologist, said.