GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME ASSOCIATED WITH HEPATITIS B VACCINE AND A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
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GUILLAIN-BARRE SYNDROME ASSOCIATED WITH HEPATITIS B VACCINE AND A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

Gazi Med J 2009;20(2):83-85
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Abstract

We present a new case of Guillain-Barre syndrome following hepatitis B vaccine and review other cases in the literature. A 14-year-old male patient developed flaccid paralysis after immunization with recombinant hepatitis B vaccine 14 days before. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis revealed acellular fluid with a high protein level. The nerve conduction study was compatible with motor polyneuropathy. Other potential causes of Guillain-Barre syndrome were ruled out. Mechanisms of this very rare complication are proposed along with a literature review.

Keywords: Guillain-Barre syndrome, hepatitis B vaccine, review