Neuroborreliosis

Neuroborreliosis
Other namesLyme neuroborreliosis (LNB)
SpecialtyInfectious diseases 
Symptomsstiff neck (meningitis), facial nerve palsy, and radiculoneuritis

Neuroborreliosis is a complication of Lyme Disease that affects the nervous system. 10 - 15% of patients with Lyme Disease develop Neuroborreliosis if left untreated.[1] Neuroborreliosis is caused by a Borrelia bacteria-infected tick bite.

  1. ^ Halperin, John J. (June 2017). "Neuroborreliosis". Journal of Neurology. 264 (6): 1292–1297. doi:10.1007/s00415-016-8346-2. ISSN 0340-5354. PMID 27885483.
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