Introduction. Recent observations demonstrate that the SARS-CoV-2 virus is one of the causes of Guillain-Barré syndrome, acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy. The course of the disease can vary widely, from severe life-threatening forms to mildly expressed symptoms. Aim. The aim of this study is to present the clinical picture of patients with GBS syndrome occurring in association with SARS-CoV-2 virus infection and to determine the importance of medical rehabilitation, with selected aspects of nursing intervention, in the recovery of patients' functional capacity. Material and methods. A description of two individual cases was used. A female patient aged 52 and a male patient aged 64 hospitalized in the Department of Neurology, then Neurological Rehabilitation due to neurological deficits that occurred after SARS-CoV-2 virus infection, where the main symptom was flaccid paresis of the lower limbs. The patients were included in the improvement treatment. The study was conducted in two stages – the first stage covered the period of hospitalisation of the patients and the second stage took place several months after hospital discharge. Conclusions. 1) A previous infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus increases the risk of Guillain-Barré syndrome; 2) Early and comprehensive rehabilitation improves the functional capacity of patients with GBS; 3) The nurse is an important member of the rehabilitation team who actively participates in the improvement process; 4) Sequelae and complications of SARS-CoV-2 infection are associated with an increased need for comprehensive rehabilitation, which imposes the necessity of creating new rehabilitation centres.

Key words: Guillain-Barré syndrome, SARS-CoV-2 virus, rehabilitation, functional ability, nursing care.