Early Disseminated Lyme Disease: Cranial Neuropathy, Meningitis, and Polyradiculopathy

Authors

Tyler Crissinger, Maine Medical Center
Kelly Baldwin, Maine Medical Center

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-2022

Institution/Department

Neurology

Journal Title

Infectious disease clinics of North America

MeSH Headings

Cranial Nerve Diseases (diagnosis, etiology); Humans; Lyme Disease (diagnosis, drug therapy); Meningitis; Polyradiculopathy

Abstract

Early disseminated Lyme disease can involve the peripheral or central nervous system, but with early diagnosis and treatment, prognosis for full recovery is excellent. The typical clinical presentations of neuroborreliosis are highlighted, and an approach to diagnosis and treatment is described.

Comments

Tyler Crissinger- Resident

First Page

541

Last Page

551

Recommended Citation

Crissinger T, Baldwin K. Early Disseminated Lyme Disease: Cranial Neuropathy, Meningitis, and Polyradiculopathy. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2022;36(3):541-551. doi:10.1016/j.idc.2022.02.006