title: Contagious weakness in an elderly couple with neurologic emergencies.
abstract: We present an unusual neurologic emergency in an elderly male patient. Given his presentation and risk factors, we presumed the initial symptoms to be secondary to a cerebrovascular accident. As the case evolved, however, it became apparent that a more unusual pathology was present. This case report showcases a rare condition masquerading as a common neurologic emergency.
authors.affiliation: Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA.
authors.forename: Cari E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Matthews
authors.forename: Vikram K
authors.initials: VK
authors.lastname: Garg
authors.forename: Pallabi
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sanyal
authors.forename: Kandan
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Baban
authors.forename: Kenneth
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Grudko
authors.forename: Adam G
authors.initials: AG
authors.lastname: Field