Abstract:
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease that induces skeletal muscle weakness, affecting different muscle groups. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the cause of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), became both a diagnostic and a therapeutic challenge during the pandemic. The effects of COVID-19 are not only limited to the acute symptoms but also to the post-infectious sequelae. We present the case of a 30-year-old Caucasian woman, with no significant medical history, who presented to the emergency room with acute respiratory failure. The patient tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 with a rapid antigen test and during hospitalization developed a myasthenic crisis, ultimately being diagnosed with seropositive MG.
摘要:
重症肌无力(MG)是一种诱导骨骼肌无力的自身免疫性疾病,影响不同的肌肉群。严重急性呼吸道综合征冠状病毒2(SARS-CoV-2),2019年冠状病毒病的病因(COVID-19),在大流行期间成为诊断和治疗的挑战。COVID-19的作用不仅限于急性症状,还包括感染后的后遗症。我们介绍了一个30岁的白人妇女的案例,没有明显的病史,出现急性呼吸衰竭的急救室.该患者通过快速抗原测试对SARS-CoV-2进行了阳性检测,并在住院期间出现了肌无力危机,最终被诊断为血清阳性MG。