Guillain—Barré Syndrome: Another Cause of the “Floppy Infant”

James E. Carroll, Maryann Jedziniak, Mary Anne Guggenheim

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Abstract

We report a 4½-month-old female infant with subacute onset of hypotonia. Symmetrical weakness, association with a viral Illness, high CSF protein level, diminished nerve conduction velocities, and a prompt recovery were compatible with the diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome. The possibility that this disorder may occur in young infants with weakness should be considered.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)699-700
Number of pages2
JournalAmerican Journal of Diseases of Children
Volume131
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 1977
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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