Autor(es): Nachamkin Irving

Resumo: Campylobacter jejuni is one of the most common causes of bacterial gastroenteritis and chronic sequelae, such as reactive arthritis and Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), are known to follow uncomplicated infections. While little is known about reactive arthritis following Campylobacter infection, our knowledge on the pathogenesis of Campylobacter-induced GBS is expanding rapidly and is summarized in this review.

Palavras-Chave: Campylobacter; Guillain-Barré syndrome; Post-infectious polyneuropathy; Gastrointestinal infections; Autoimmune diseases

Imprenta: Microbes and Infection, v. 4, n. 4, p. 399-403, 2002

Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1016/S1286-4579(02)01553-8

Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Cytopathology ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Pathogenesis ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Public health

Data de publicação: 2002

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