2006, Number 3
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Rev Mex Neuroci 2006; 7 (3)
Guillain-Barré síndrome subsequent to rabies vaccination
Sánchez VWE
Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 246-248
PDF size: 212.20 Kb.
ABSTRACT
A variety of events are associated with the onset of Guillain-Barré syndrome, including vaccines. I report the case of a 13-years old girl who developed a Guillain-Barré syndrome, six days after rabies vaccination with suckling mouse brain vaccine. She was treated with intravenous immunoglobulin, resulting in rapid recovery.
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