Guillain-Barré syndrome associated with rubella.
A 34 year old male patient with Guillain-Barré syndrome following rubella is described. Diagnosis of the infection was made by the detection of specific IgM and IgG antibody. This is a rare association and has not been previously reported in an adult without a characteristic rash.
Atkins
M C
MC
Department of Medical Microbiology, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff, UK.
Esmonde
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TF
D000328:Adult; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D007074:Immunoglobulin G / Q000032:analysis; D007075:Immunoglobulin M / Q000032:analysis; D008297:Male; D011129:Polyradiculoneuropathy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000276:immunology; D012409:Rubella / Q000150:complications*; D012412:Rubella virus / Q000276:immunology
D000914:Antibodies, Viral; D007074:Immunoglobulin G; D007075:Immunoglobulin M