[Demyelinating polyradiculitis in neuro borreliosis]

Neurologia. 1995 Feb;10(2):110-13.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Demyelinating neuropathy is considered a rare complication of Lyme borreliosis. We report a case of meningoradiculitis due to Borrelia burgdorferi in which the neurophysiological analysis showed evidence of restricted demyelinating involvement of the nerve roots and plexus, with no peripheral involvement or signs of distal axonal lesions. Lyme disease, therefore, can in fact be associated with demyelinating polyradiculitis with no peripheral nerve damage.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Borrelia burgdorferi Group / isolation & purification
  • Ceftriaxone / administration & dosage
  • Ceftriaxone / therapeutic use
  • Demyelinating Diseases / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intravenous
  • Lyme Disease / complications*
  • Lyme Disease / drug therapy
  • Lyme Disease / microbiology
  • Male
  • Polyradiculopathy / complications*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Ceftriaxone