Journal article
Guillain–Barré Syndrome Associated with Legionnella Infection
Abstract
This is the first report of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) related to Legionnella pneumophilia infection. A 13-year-old boy presented with acute dysphagia and dyspnea. He lived in a rural area and had a history of drinking potable deep-hole water. The patient was intubated because of increased respiratory distress. A positive direct fluoresein antigen test confirmed L. pneumophilia infection in BAL. One week after the first admission, acute …
Authors
Akyildiz B; Gümüş H; Kumandaş S; Coşkun A; Baykan A; Yıkılmaz A; Kara I; Okur A
Journal
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, Vol. 54, No. 4, pp. 275–277
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
August 2008
DOI
10.1093/tropej/fmn010
ISSN
0142-6338