Autor(es): Arnold A G,Lawrence D S,Corbitt G

Resumo: A fatal case is described of the Guillain-Barré syndrome due to cytomegalovirus infection, which was associated with hepatitis, myocarditis and viral pneumonia. Previous cases, which have usually run a benign course, are reviewed. Attention is drawn to the possible adverse effect of steroid therapy.

Imprenta: Postgraduate Medical Journal, v. 54, n. 628, p. 112-114, 1978

Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1136/pgmj.54.628.112

Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Pathogenesis ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Viral infections

Data de publicação: 1978

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