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[Lyme disease from the neurologist's viewpoint].
Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
|June 13, 1987
Summary
Neurologic Lyme disease, caused by Borrelia infection, frequently affects spinal roots and cranial nerves. Over a third of patients show signs of central nervous system involvement, with potential for long-term effects.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness with diverse clinical manifestations.
- Neurological involvement is a significant complication of Lyme disease.
- Understanding the spectrum of neuroborreliosis is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.