Generalized tetanus could be complicated with Guillain–Barré syndrome. (July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lee, Jae Hoon; Hwang, Yun Su; Cho, Ji Hyun
• Is Part Of: International journal of infectious diseases. Volume 48(2016:Jul.)
• Page Start: 20
• Page End: 21
• Publication Date: 2016-07
• Subjects: Tetanus -- Guillan-Barre syndrome; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2016.04.011
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1201-9712

Abstract

Summary: A retrospective analysis of patients diagnosed with tetanus was conducted to evaluate the occurrence of Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS). Two of 13 tetanus cases were complicated with GBS. Their symptoms and signs related to GBS improved markedly after a 5-day infusion of intravenous immunoglobulin. Physicians should keep in mind that GBS can be an important cause of muscle weakness in patients with tetanus.