Table 2 The literature on cases of GBS with Brucella infection in childhood
Author/date | The patient | Manifestation | Diagnosis | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Al Essa Ya 1996 | 14-year-old girl with GBS associated with Brucella infection | Acute progressive ascending symmetric weakness, protracted paroxysms of severe hypertension | Coombs Wright titration Nerve conduction studies | Rifampicin + doxycycline Plasma exchange sessions Partial recovery after 2 months |
Namiduru 2003 | 14-year-old girl with GBS associated with brucellosis | Acute progressive ascending symmetric weakness | CSF culture for Brucella Wright agglutination test Nerve conduction studies | Rifampicin + cotrimoxazole Plasma exchange sessions |
Barzegar 2009 | 9-year-old boy with GBS associated with brucellosis | Progressive weakness in the lower extremities paresthesia | Wright agglutination test Mercaptoethanol titer negative Nerve conduction studies | Plasmapheresis in four sessions every other day |
Onur Balci 2013 | 11-year-old female with brucellosis diagnosed with GBS | Fever, pain while walking, pain on knees and elbows, pain, and numbness on hips and legs for 3 weeks | Brucella agglutination Test Brucella IgG was positive Positive blood culture Nerve conduction studies | Rifampicin + streptomycin + doxycycline Intravenous immunoglobulin for 5 days |