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[Hypertension in Borrelia infections]
D Husum1, H V Janniche, E Smith
1Hvidovre Hospital, København, kardiologisk afdeling og infektionsmedicinsk afdeling.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|December 31, 1990
Summary
Severe hypertension in a patient was successfully treated with cefuroxime after diagnosing Borrelia burgdorferi-encephalitis via lumbar puncture. This case highlights the importance of considering Lyme disease in neurological and hypertensive presentations.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiology
Background:
- Borrelia burgdorferi infection can manifest with diverse neurological symptoms.
- Severe hypertension is an uncommon presentation of Borrelia burgdorferi-encephalitis.
- Timely diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment and patient recovery.