Guillain-Barré syndrome after varicella zoster virus infections. A case report.
Autor(es): Pavone P.; Maccarrone F.; Sorge A.; Piccolo G.; Greco F.; Caruso P.; Sorge G.
Resumo: The case of a 13 year-old patient affected by Guillain-Barré syndrome developed after varicella zoster virus infection is reported. Cerebrospinal fluid examination and motor and sensory conduction velocity were consistent with GBS. Antibodies against gangliosides GM1 were present; it is likely that some of these may play an important role in the pathogenesis of syndrome after varicella infection. The therapy was carried out with increasing high-doses of immunoglobulins, with full clinical recovery.
Imprenta: Minerva Pediatrica, v. 54, n. 3, p. 259-262, 2002
Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Pathogenesis ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Antibodies ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Viral infections ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Clinical examination ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Virus
Data de publicação: 2002
