patient getting lumbar puncture to diagnose lyme neuroborreliosis

Lumbar Puncture for Lyme Disease: When Is a Spinal Tap Helpful?

Lumbar Puncture for Lyme Disease: When Is a Spinal Tap Helpful? A lumbar puncture may help diagnose neurologic Lyme disease in selected patients. It is most useful when meningitis or another neurologic disorder is suspected. Not every patient with Lyme neuroborreliosis requires a spinal tap. Welcome to another Inside Lyme Podcast with your host Dr. […]

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