Possible association of Guillain-Barré syndrome and hepatitis A vaccination

We report a case of Guillain-Barré syndrome in a previously healthy child who received a hepatitis A vaccination (HAVRIX) 5 days before onset of symptoms. No other precipitating factor could be identified. The relevant literature is reviewed and discussed.

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Published inThe Pediatric infectious disease journal Vol. 23; no. 6; p. 586
Main Authors Blumenthal, Danith, Prais, Dario, Bron-Harlev, Efrat, Amir, Jacob
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.2004
Subjects
Child, Preschool
Combined Modality Therapy
Follow-Up Studies
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - chemically induced
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - diagnosis
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - therapy
Hepatitis A - prevention & control
Hepatitis A Vaccines - administration & dosage
Hepatitis A Vaccines - adverse effects
Humans
Immunoglobulins, Intravenous - administration & dosage
Male
Respiration, Artificial
Risk Assessment
Severity of Illness Index
Vaccination - adverse effects
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Summary:We report a case of Guillain-Barré syndrome in a previously healthy child who received a hepatitis A vaccination (HAVRIX) 5 days before onset of symptoms. No other precipitating factor could be identified. The relevant literature is reviewed and discussed.
ISSN:0891-3668
DOI:10.1097/01.inf.0000130941.72712.33