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March 10, 2024

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Lyme disease causes diaphragm paralysis, resulting in breathing problems

According to the authors, diaphragm paralysis as a complication of Lyme disease was first reported in 1986. Since then, there have only been 4 cases involving bilateral paralysis of the diaphragm, which can cause breathing problems in patients.  “… the presented case will be the fifth described case of bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis in the course […]

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Lyme-induced cardiac problems persist despite antibiotic treatment

The young woman was admitted to the emergency department with acute pleuritic chest pain and shortness of breath. (Pleuritic chest pain is characterized by sudden and intense sharp, stabbing, or burning pain in the chest when inhaling and exhaling.) The woman exhibited only mild tachycardia (100/min). However, “Considering the suspicion of acute myocarditis, the patient

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