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ABSTRACT

Case report: Miller-Fisher Syndrome (MFS) is the most frequent atipic variant of the Guillain-Barré Syndrome. It is characterized by the classic triad of ophthalmoplegia, ataxia and areflexia. We present a case of a patient who developed these clinical findings who we use the IgG GQ1b. Motor or sensory component has less relevance, and declares 5% of cases. Sometimes it can present with bulbar or facial paralysis and be preceded by infection with Campylobacter jejuni. The course of this syndrome is good with complete recovery. In the Miller-Fisher syndrome subclass of immunoglobulin G anti-GQ1b and is also related to previous infections, the antibodies of immunoglobulin G1 are the result of an enteral infection. Discussion: Miller Fisher syndrome is an unusual condition seen in ophthalmologic clinical practice. Although respiratory and digestive infections have been reported as antecedent infectious agents in MFS. The use of the immunoglobulin G part GQ1b is important but the cost of this study difficults the access of it.

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