Guillain-Barré Syndrome Associated With Acute Toxoplasmosis in a 3-Year-old Boy

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2022 Aug 1;41(8):e329-e331. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000003550. Epub 2022 Jul 13.

Abstract

Few clinical cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome have been described following acute Toxoplasma gondii infection, all in adult patients. We report a case of a 3-year-old boy who developed this syndrome with a good response to antiparasitic treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antiparasitic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Child, Preschool
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome* / complications
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Toxoplasmosis* / complications
  • Toxoplasmosis* / diagnosis
  • Toxoplasmosis* / drug therapy

Substances

  • Antiparasitic Agents