Scrub typhus as a possible aetiology of Guillain-Barré syndrome: two cases
Autor(es): Lee M-S,Lee J-H,Lee H-S,Chang H,Kim Y-S,Cho K-H,Ahn S-H,Song J-H,Yoo M,Han J-K,Park H-Y
Resumo: Neurological complications of scrub typhus are reported to be rare. Peripheral nervous system involvement has been reported in only one case. We present two cases of Guillan-Barré syndrome (GBS) associated with scrub typhus. In both cases, the findings of an elevated indirect immunofluorescent antibody titer for Orientia tsutsugamushi and nerve conduction study showing sensory-motor polyneuropathy, have led us to believe that scrub typhus could be one of the antecedent illnesses associated with GBS.
Palavras-Chave: Scrub typhus; Guillan-Barré syndrome
Imprenta: Irish Journal of Medical Science, v. 178, n. 3, p. 347-350, 2009
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1007/s11845-008-0226-z
Descritores: Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Pathogenesis ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Proteins ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Antibodies ; Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Public health
Data de publicação: 2009
