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Opisthotonic posturing in Guillian-Barre syndrome.
Justin Thomas1, Ruchika Tandon1, Vinita Elizabeth Mani1
1Department of Neurology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India.
This study reports a rare case of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) with opisthotonic posturing in a child, which was linked to Scrub typhus infection. Early azithromycin treatment led to significant recovery.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Neuroimmunology
Background:
- Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune disorder affecting the peripheral nervous system.
- Opisthotonic posturing is an unusual symptom not typically associated with GBS.
- Scrub typhus is a bacterial infection that can cause neurological complications.
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