Relation of Covid-19 Vaccines with Inflammatory Neuropathies: Mini-Review

Authors

  • Simranjit Singh Department of Clinical Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA Author
  • Fnu Sanna Department of Clinical Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA Author
  • Karthik Gangu Department of Internal Medicine, University of Missouri Healthcare, Columbia, USA Author
  • Ramya Akella Department of Hospital Medicine, Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY, USA Author
  • Jashan J S Dhaliwal Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara, Nepal Author
  • Nakeya Dewaswala University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JMHC/2022(4)195

Keywords:

Neuropathies, Covid-19 Vaccines, Inflammatory

Abstract

Numerous vaccines have been associated with various neurological adverse effects. Guillain-Barré syndrome [GBS], transverse myelitis, encephalitis, and optic neuritis have been reported following vaccination with human papillomavirus, yellow fever, measles, tetanus, rabies, rubella, and hepatitis A or B [1]. COVID-19 vaccines are not exempted from such adverse effects. Moderna (mRNA-1273), Pfizer-BioNTech (BNT162b2), and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen (Ad26.COV 2.S) are the COVID-19 vaccines in use in the United States of America [USA]. These vaccines are generally well-tolerated. Common side effects are pain at injection site, fever, redness, headache, or myalgias. Neurological adverse events associated with COVID-19 vaccines are rare [2].

Author Biographies

  • Simranjit Singh, Department of Clinical Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA

    Department of Clinical Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA

  • Fnu Sanna, Department of Clinical Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA

    Department of Clinical Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA

  • Karthik Gangu, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Missouri Healthcare, Columbia, USA


    Department of Internal Medicine, University of Missouri Healthcare, Columbia, USA

  • Ramya Akella, Department of Hospital Medicine, Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY, USA

    Department of Hospital Medicine, Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY, USA

  • Jashan J S Dhaliwal, Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara, Nepal


    Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara, Nepal

  • Nakeya Dewaswala, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA

    University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA

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Published

2022-06-09

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 3 (2022): Volume 4 Issue 3

Section

Articles