Risk factors for Guillain-Barré syndrome
Kaslow, R.A.; Sullivan-Bolyai, J.Z.; Holman, R.C.; Hafkin, B.; Dicker, R.C.; Schonberger, L.B.
Neurology 37(4): 685-688
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0028-3878 PMID: 3561781 Document Number: 292436
In 100 cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) reported from 10 metropolitan areas to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) after the 1976-77 influenza vaccination campaign and matched associate or spouse controls, we searched for risk factors for GBS other than A/New Jersey/1976 influenza vaccination and acute respiratory infection. The 47 vaccinated cases recalled influenza vaccination in past years less frequently than did controls (p < 0.025). Cases and controls did not differ in the number of previous vaccinations or in interval from last vaccination. Cases also gave a history of allergy less frequently than controls. There were no other significant differences.