Campylobacter jejuni abscess, encephalomyelitis, and acute polyradiculoneuropathy

Muscle Nerve. 2009 Nov;40(5):875-9. doi: 10.1002/mus.21349.

Abstract

We report an unusual case of spinal epidural Campylobacter jejuni abscess associated with acute polyradiculoneuropathy and parainfectious encephalomyelitis. Decompressive surgery, antibiotics, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) therapy, and intravenous methylprednisolone resulted in rapid clinical improvement. C. jejuni infection can cause both an acute polyradiculoneuropathy as well as an encephalomyelitis, and a combined occurrence is possible.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Campylobacter Infections / complications
  • Campylobacter Infections / diagnosis*
  • Campylobacter jejuni*
  • Encephalomyelitis / complications
  • Encephalomyelitis / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Polyradiculoneuropathy / complications
  • Polyradiculoneuropathy / diagnosis*