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Scrub typhus as a possible aetiology of Guillain–Barré syndrome: two cases

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Neurological complications of scrub typhus are reported to be rare. Peripheral nervous system involvement has been reported in only one case. We present two cases of Guillan–Barré syndrome (GBS) associated with scrub typhus. In both cases, the findings of an elevated indirect immunofluorescent antibody titer for Orientia tsutsugamushi and nerve conduction study showing sensory-motor polyneuropathy, have led us to believe that scrub typhus could be one of the antecedent illnesses associated with GBS.

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GBS:

Guillain–Barré syndrome

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We confirm that written informed consent was received for the publication of this case report. This study was supported by the Wonkwang University Research Grant 2006. This case was also reported to Korean Neurology Association at 2007.

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  1. Department of Medicine, Wonkwang University Hospital, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, 344-2 Shinyong-dong, Iksan, Jeonbuk, 570-180, South Korea

    M.-S. Lee, J.-H. Lee, S.-H. Ahn & J.-H. Song

  2. Department of Neurology, Wonkwang University Hospital, Wonkwang University School of Medicine, 344-2 Shinyong-dong, Iksan, Jeonbuk, 570-180, South Korea

    H.-S. Lee, H. Chang, Y.-S. Kim, K.-H. Cho & H.-Y. Park

  3. Department of Medicine, Public Health Center, Inchon, South Korea

    M. Yoo

  4. Department of Physical Education, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea

    J.-K. Han

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Lee, MS., Lee, JH., Lee, HS. et al. Scrub typhus as a possible aetiology of Guillain–Barré syndrome: two cases. Ir J Med Sci 178, 347–350 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-008-0226-z

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