Cytomegalovirus infection and the Guillain-Barré syndrome.
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.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011128:Polyradiculopathy / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D013577:Syndrome
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones