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[Lyme psychosis]

H A van den Bergen1, J P Smith, A van der Zwan

  • 1Afd. Psychiatrie, Sophia Ziekenhuis, Zwolle.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|October 9, 1993
PubMed
Summary
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A 64-year-old woman experienced psychotic symptoms and neurological issues, later diagnosed as Lyme disease. Prompt treatment with penicillin resolved her symptoms, highlighting the importance of considering tick-borne illnesses in neurological cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Psychotic decompensation can present with complex neurological and psychiatric symptoms.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing neuroborreliosis, a tick-borne illness.

Observation:

  • A 64-year-old female patient presented with acute psychosis, including hallucinations and disorientation.
  • Initial psychotropic treatment was ineffective, and neurological symptoms emerged.
  • Cerebrospinal fluid analysis revealed atypical plasma cells, and Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies were detected.

Findings:

  • The patient's psychiatric and neurological symptoms resolved completely after penicillin treatment.
  • A history of tick bites was obtained, supporting the diagnosis of Lyme disease.

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  • The patient's husband experienced a similar illness, suggesting a potential shared exposure.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering Lyme disease in patients with unexplained psychiatric and neurological symptoms.
    • Early detection and appropriate antibiotic therapy are vital for favorable outcomes in neuroborreliosis.
    • Neuroborreliosis should be included in the differential diagnosis of psychotic and neurological disturbances, even in the absence of typical rash.