Guillain-Barré syndrome after varicella zoster virus infections. A case report
Pavone, P.; Maccarrone, F.; Sorge, A.; Piccolo, G.; Greco, F.; Caruso, P.; Sorge, G.
Minerva Pediatrica 54(3): 259-262
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4946 PMID: 12070486 Document Number: 548835
The case of a 13 year-old patient affected by Guillain-Barré syndrome developed after varicella zoster virus infection is reported. Cerebrospinal fluid examination and motor and sensory conduction velocity were consistent with GBS. Antibodies against gangliosides GM1 were present; it is likely that some of these may play an important role in the pathogenesis of syndrome after varicella infection. The therapy was carried out with increasing high-doses of immunoglobulins, with full clinical recovery.