August 30, 2020

Lyme Disease Mistaken for Shingles: A Case Report Quick Answer: Lyme disease can be mistaken for shingles when patients present with rash and nerve pain. If symptoms do not improve with antiviral treatment, Lyme disease should be considered—especially in endemic areas. Lyme disease can sometimes be mistaken for shingles when patients present with rash and […]

Neurologic Lyme Disease: Bannwarth Syndrome Cases Neurologic Lyme disease can affect the brain, peripheral nerves, and spinal nerve roots. One manifestation is Bannwarth syndrome, a neurologic condition characterized by painful radiculopathy, neuropathy, facial nerve palsy, motor weakness, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) lymphocytic pleocytosis. Neurologic Lyme disease, also known as Lyme neuroborreliosis, can present with a