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Common Neurologic Features of Lyme Disease That May Present to a Rheumatologist

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: (Bb) infection, has a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations and severity. Patients with possible Lyme disease may seek out or be referred to rheumatologists. Today, the most common reason to engage a rheumatologist is due to complaints of arthralgia. After skin, neurologic manifestations of Lyme disease are now among the most common. Therefore, it is important for rheumatologists to be aware of clues that suggest neurologic Lyme disease and prompt help from a neurologist experienced with Lyme disease.

Source: Pathogens

DOI: 10.3390/pathogens12040576

Authors: Swati Govil, Eugenio Capitle, Alexandra Lacqua, Reena Khianey, P.K. Coyle, Steven E. Schutzer

Institutions: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Florida Atlantic University, Stony Brook University

Language: English

Topic: Vector-borne infectious diseases

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,447