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The neurological complications of Borrelia burgdorferi in the New Forest area of Hampshire.

Year: 1988

Type: article

Abstract: The neurological complications of Borrelia burgdorferi infection have only recently been recognised in the United Kingdom. Eight cases are reported which were all contracted in the New Forest area of Hampshire. The majority of patients had Bannwarth's syndrome though meningism and parenchymal lesions also occurred. All patients made a virtually complete neurological recovery in contrast to some patients with Lyme disease.

Source: Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry

DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.51.5.699

Authors: D E Bateman, N F Lawton, J E White, R J Greenwood, D J Wright

Institution: Southampton General Hospital

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: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2072913681