P. Lecocq et al., GUILLAIN-BARRE-SYNDROME AS THE PRESENTING MANIFESTATION OF CYTOMEGALOVIRUS-INFECTION IN A HEALTHY ADULT, La Revue de medecine interne, 16(11), 1995, pp. 847-849
Guillain-Barre' syndrome is a rare complication of cytomegalovirus inf
ection in the healthy, adult. We report a new case with good spontaneo
us outcome. Cytomegalovirus has been recognized in about 15% of Guilla
in Barre' syndromes. Clinical and biological presentation, and outcome
are common and prognosis is often good. Etiopathogenic mechanism is u
nclear.