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Ugeskrift for Laeger
|March 27, 2024
Summary
Lyme neuroborreliosis (LNB) can mimic multiple sclerosis on brain imaging. Early testing for Borrelia antibodies in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is crucial, even with normal cell counts, to avoid diagnostic delays.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Lyme neuroborreliosis (LNB) is the most common bacterial infection of the nervous system in Denmark.
- LNB can present with neurological symptoms that may overlap with other conditions.