Abstract
We describe clinical and pathological features of a case of paralytic rabies with acute axonal neuropathy that closely resembled axonal Guillain-Barre syndrome. This case emphasizes that there is overlap of both clinical and pathological features in paralytic rabies and axonal Guillain-Barre syndrome. These findings raise the possibility that infectious and autoimmune etiologies can lead to similar morphological changes in the nerves.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Campylobacter jejuni / immunology
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Electrophysiology
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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Fatal Outcome
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Guillain-Barre Syndrome / pathology*
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Humans
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In Situ Hybridization
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Macrophages / pathology
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Male
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Microscopy, Confocal
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Microscopy, Electron
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Middle Aged
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Muscle, Skeletal / pathology
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Paralysis / pathology
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Rabies / pathology*
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Spinal Cord / pathology
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Spinal Nerve Roots / pathology