Neuroborreliosis
| Neuroborreliosis | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Lyme neuroborreliosis (LNB) |
| Specialty | Infectious diseases |
| Symptoms | stiff 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. Neuroborreliosis is caused by a Borrelia bacteria-infected tick bite.