Guillain-Barré syndrome after combined tetanus-diphtheria toxoid vaccination

J Neurol Sci. 1997 Apr 15;147(2):201-2. doi: 10.1016/s0022-510x(96)05318-x.

Abstract

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), an acute inflammatory polyradiculoneuropathy, is often associated with an antecedent factor, such as an infection, surgery, systemic malignancy, or vaccination. The first case of GBS following a vaccination with combined tetanus-diphtheria toxoid is reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diphtheria Toxoid / adverse effects*
  • Diphtheria Toxoid / immunology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Polyradiculoneuropathy / chemically induced*
  • Polyradiculoneuropathy / etiology
  • Polyradiculoneuropathy / immunology
  • Tetanus Toxoid / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Diphtheria Toxoid
  • Tetanus Toxoid