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Retrobulbar neuritis associated with Borrelia afzelii infection
P Strmen1, D Broskova, M Stanislavova
1Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University, Bratislava, Slovakia.
Bratislavske Lekarske Listy
|June 14, 2002
Summary
Borrelia afzelii infection caused retrobulbar neuritis in a patient. Prompt treatment with doxycycline led to full visual recovery, highlighting the importance of considering Lyme disease in neurological cases.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Retrobulbar neuritis can present with varied etiologies.
- Borrelia infection, specifically Borrelia afzelii, is a less common cause of neurological manifestations.
Observation:
- A 23-year-old female presented with retrobulbar neuritis.
- Ophthalmologic and laboratory investigations were conducted.
Findings:
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cultures confirmed Borrelia afzelii.
- Treatment with doxycycline resulted in complete visual acuity recovery (20/20).
Implications:
- Borrelia infection should be included in the differential diagnosis for retrobulbar neuritis.
- Cultural examination of CSF is crucial for diagnosing Borrelia infections.