Contagious Weakness in an Elderly Couple with Neurologic Emergencies

Abstract

We present an unusual neurologic emergency in an elderly male patient. Given his presentation and risk factors, we presumed the initial symptoms to be secondary to a cerebrovascular accident. As the case evolved, however, it became apparent that a more unusual pathology was present. This case report showcases a rare condition masquerading as a common neurologic emergency.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA550511

Entities

People

  • Adam G. Field
  • Cari E. Matthews
  • Kandan Baban
  • Kenneth Grudko
  • Pallabi Sanyal
  • Vikram K. Garg

Organizations

  • Naval Medical Center San Diego

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Airway Management
  • Botulism
  • California
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Emergencies
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Fish
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Magnetic Resonance
  • Pathology
  • Risk Factors
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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  • Gulf War Illness and Chronic Multisymptom Illness in Veterans.
  • Systems Analysis and Design