Co-existence of acute transverse myelitis and Guillain–Barré syndrome associated with Bartonella henselae infection

Abstract

Cat scratch disease (CSD) is a benign, self-limiting condition associated with Bartonella henselae. Neurological manifestations are uncommon. Acute transverse myelitis and Guillain–Barré syndrome have been reported rarely with CSD. This report describes a 12-year-old boy with acute transverse myelitis and Guillain–Barré syndrome associated with CSD.

Keywords:

• Cat scratch disease
• Bartonella
• Bartonella henselae
• Transverse meylitis
• Guillain–Barré syndrome