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[Acute myelo-meningo-radiculitis caused by the spirochaete Borrelia burgdorferi]
1Medicinsk og neuromedicinsk afdeling, Hjørring/Brønderslev Sygehus.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|November 30, 1992
Abstract:
A case of severe myelo-meningo-radiculitis with Lyme neuro-borreliosis is described in a patient aged 33 years suffering from insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. It is essential to examine the cerebro-spinal fluid for Borelia burgdorferi specific intrathecal antibody production if sensory radiculitis persist and, finally, if there are focal motor signs and unexplained lymphocytic pleocytosis in the cerebro-spinal fluid. Early diagnosis is very important in order to shorten the course of the illness and recovery.