Multiple neuritis from diphtheria toxoid

Summary A case of multiple neuritis complicating the use of alum-precipitated toxid in immunization against diphtheria is reported to illustrate a type of untoward reaction which may follow the use of various common therapeutic preparations. The present case is apparently the first to be reported following the use of diphtheria toxoid. Complete recovery from the extensive paralysis noted in this instance shows that the prognosis is more favorable than the peak of the distressing illness might indicate.