Flaccid quadriparesis due to Salmonella enteritis.
A case of profound myopathy due to electrolyte disturbances secondary to salmonella enteritis is reported. The relationship between hypomagnesaemia, hypocalcaemia and parathyroid hormone secretion is also demonstrated.
D000368:Aged; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000150:complications; D004751:Enteritis / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D006996:Hypocalcemia / Q000209:etiology; D007008:Hypokalemia / Q000209:etiology; D008275:Magnesium Deficiency / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D010291:Paresis / Q000209:etiology*; D012480:Salmonella Infections / Q000150:complications*