J Korean Pediatr Soc.  1981 Sep;24(9):820-825.

Cluster of Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Pediatrics Yonsei University , College of Medicine, Korea.
  • 2Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Yonsei University, College of Medicine, Korea.

Abstract

Of 7 cases of Guillain-Barre syndrome reviewed, which was admitted to the Department of Pediatrics Yonsei University, College of Medicine during 3 months period from July through September 1980, serologic surveys for an infectious agent were found to be without demonstrable causes such as cytomegalovirus and measles virus. We reviewed 87 acses of Guillain-Barre syndrome, which was admitted to our hospital during 10 years from January 1970 through December 1979. In age incidence, 57% of patients were under 5 years of age. Males were affected more often than females; the ratio was 2:1. In seasonal incidence, 59% of patients occured in summer time.

Keyword

Guillain-Barre Syndrome; Cytomegalovirus

MeSH Terms

Cytomegalovirus
Female
Guillain-Barre Syndrome*
Humans
Incidence
Male
Measles virus
Pediatrics
Seasons
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