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 in Chennai.

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.

According to her, as the child was emotional and refused to be admitted, special provision for one parent to stay with him wearing a PPE kit was made.

"Within one week of admission in the hospital and intensive treatment given to the child, he is now able to walk without support," Rajendran said.
After discharge from the hospital, the boy was treated as out-patient and with physiotherapy, he is now able to carry out his daily activities without difficulty.

"Post Covid-19 complications are posing a bigger risk today. Timely medical intervention is the need of the hour," Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Executive Director added.

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