A retrospective analysis of patients diagnosed with tetanus was conducted to evaluate the occurrence of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). Two of 13 tetanus cases were complicated with GBS. Their symptoms and signs related to GBS improved markedly after a 5-day infusion of intravenous immunoglobulin. Physicians should keep in mind that GBS can be an important cause of muscle weakness in patients with tetanus.
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