Acute Guillain-Barré Syndrome (AIDP Variant) Triggered by Enteropathogenic E. coli in a 28-Year-Old Male with Ulcerative Colitis: A Rare Case Report

Abstract

This case report discusses the development of acute Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), specifically the acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP) variant, in a 28-year-old male with a known history of ulcerative colitis. Following a gastrointestinal infection with enteropathogenic E. coli, the patient experienced rapidly progressive neurological deficits requiring ICU admission and mechanical ventilation. Early initiation of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) led to significant improvement in his clinical condition. This report highlights the potential infectious triggers of GBS in individuals with underlying inflammatory conditions like ulcerative colitis.