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 in | The Pediatric infectious disease journal Vol. 23; no. 6; p. 586 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
01.06.2004
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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. |
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ISSN: | 0891-3668 |
DOI: | 10.1097/01.inf.0000130941.72712.33 |