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Sayad B, Babazadeh A, Barary M, Hosseinzadeh R, Ebrahimpour S, Afshar ZM. Lyme neuroborreliosis: A case report. Clin Case Rep 2023; 11:e7702. [PMID: 37554577 PMCID: PMC10405229 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.7702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2023] [Revised: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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Key Clinical Message Lyme neuroborreliosis is the manifestation of Lyme borreliosis that impacts the nervous system. It gives rise to various neurological and psychiatric conditions, and its diagnosis is challenging. The timely administration of antibiotics is effective. Abstract A male patient, aged 55, was admitted to the emergency department due to the sudden onset of tonic-clonic seizures. All standard laboratory examinations yielded unremarkable outcomes, except a favorable Wright and 2-mercaptoethanol test. The examination of cerebrospinal fluid revealed the presence of 380 white blood cells per milliliter. The protein level was also elevated, while the glucose level was within the normal range. The results of the serologic tests indicated the presence of both IgG and IgM antibodies to Borrelia burgdorferi. Following the administration of ceftriaxone, a significant improvement was observed in the patient's medical status, and he was subsequently discharged. Lyme neuroborreliosis is the manifestation of Lyme borreliosis that impacts the nervous system. It gives rise to various neurological and psychiatric conditions, and its diagnosis is challenging. The timely administration of antibiotics is effective in treating patients.
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- Babak Sayad
- Clinical Research Development Center, Imam Reza Hospital Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences Babol Iran
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- Student Research Committee, Virtual School of Medical Education and Management Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran
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- Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center Health Research Institute, Babol University of Medical Sciences Babol Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Center, Imam Reza Hospital Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences Kermanshah Iran
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Bi Y, Liu J, Ma M, Tao L, Peng Y, Dai X, Ji Z, Bai R, Jian M, Chen T, Luo L, Wang F, Ding Z, Liu A, Bao F. Comparative proteomics profiling revealed the involvement of GRB2-ROCK2 axis in Lyme neuroborreliosis caused by Borrelia Burgdorferi. J Cell Mol Med 2022; 26:2312-2321. [PMID: 35212166 PMCID: PMC8995463 DOI: 10.1111/jcmm.17253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2021] [Revised: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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The zoonotic Lyme neuroborreliosis (LNB) disease is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, with wide distribution, rapid dissemination and high disability rate. However, the molecular mechanism underlying B. burgdorferi mediated neuroborreliosis remains largely unknown. Here, the frontal cortex from rhesus brains was incubated with B. burgdorferi, and proteomics profiling was evaluated by isobaric tag for relative and absolute quantitation. Proteins were identified and quantified, and differentially expressed proteins (DEPs) were isolated by comparing co-cultured samples and control samples. A total of 43, 164 and 368 DEPs were significantly altered after 6, 12 and 24 h treatment with B. burgdorferi respectively. Gene ontology and KEGG pathway analyses revealed that chemokine biological process was significantly enriched. Two genes in chemokine pathway including GRB2 and ROCK2 were significantly up-regulated after B. burgdorferi co-culturing. By in vitro assay, we confirmed that the expression of GRB2 and ROCK2 was increased after B. burgdorferi infection. In conclusion, our study revealed the involvement of chemokine pathway in the pathogenesis of LNB. GRB2 and ROCK2 may be novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets for LNB.
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- Yunfeng Bi
- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Tropical Infectious Diseases in Universities, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China.,Department of Dermatology, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Tropical Infectious Diseases in Universities, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Tropical Infectious Diseases in Universities, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Tropical Infectious Diseases in Universities, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Tropical Infectious Diseases in Universities, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Tropical Infectious Diseases in Universities, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Tropical Infectious Diseases in Universities, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Tropical Infectious Diseases in Universities, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Tropical Infectious Diseases in Universities, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Tropical Infectious Diseases in Universities, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Tropical Infectious Diseases in Universities, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Tropical Infectious Diseases in Universities, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Tropical Infectious Diseases in Universities, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Yunnan Province Key Laboratory for Tropical Infectious Diseases in Universities, Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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Cunha F, Duarte JA, Gonçalves R. Acute Lyme neuroborreliosis with transient aphasia – Case report and review of current knowledge. IDCases 2022; 27:e01443. [PMID: 35198386 PMCID: PMC8844818 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2022.e01443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Lyme borreliosis (LB) is a tick-borne infectious disease, endemic in the Northern hemisphere, with a polymorphic clinical spectrum (cutaneous, articular, and neurologic involvement). The variability of clinical manifestations poses LB as a diagnostic challenge. We describe a case of acute Lyme neuroborreliosis (LNB) in an adult female with a history of recent travel in Europe. There are few reports of acute LNB presenting as encephalitis in the literature. Suspicion for the diagnosis and prompt treatment seems to have a positive impact on patient outcomes.
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The Role of Ticks in the Emergence of Borrelia burgdorferi as a Zoonotic Pathogen and Its Vector Control: A Global Systemic Review. Microorganisms 2021; 9:microorganisms9122412. [PMID: 34946014 PMCID: PMC8709295 DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms9122412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Ticks are widely distributed across the globe, serving as hosts for numerous pathogens that make them major contributors to zoonotic parasitosis. Borrelia burgdorferi is a bacterial species that causes an emerging zoonotic tick-borne disease known as Lyme borreliosis. The role of ticks in the transmission of this pathogen was explored in this study. According to this systematic review, undertaken according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, 19 tick species are known to carry Borrelia burgdorferi, with more than half of the recorded cases in the last two decades related to Ixodes ricinus and Ixodes scapularis ticks. Forty-six studies from four continents, Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa, reported this pathogen in ticks collected from vegetation, animals, and humans. This study highlights an increasing distribution of tick-associated Borrelia burgdorferi, likely driven by accelerated tick population increases in response to climate change coupled with tick dispersal via migratory birds. This updated catalogue helps in compiling all tick species responsible for the transmission of B. burgdorferi across the globe. Gaps in research exist on Borrelia burgdorferi in continents such as Asia and Africa, and in considering environmentally friendly vector control strategies in Europe and North America.
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Lymphocytic meningoradiculitis (Bannwarth syndrome) is a rare manifestation of Lyme neuroborreliosis in children. It is the most common clinical manifestation of early Lyme neuroborreliosis in adults in European countries where the disease is endemic but is rare in children. We report an imported case of Bannwarth syndrome in a pediatric patient and review the literature for other pediatric cases reported.
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Lyme disease, or Lyme borreliosis, is the most common tickborne disease in the United States and Europe. In both locations, Ixodes species ticks transmit the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato bacteria species responsible for causing the infection. The diversity of Borrelia species that cause human infection is greater in Europe; the 2 B. burgdorferi s.l. species collectively responsible for most infections in Europe, B. afzelii and B. garinii, are not found in the United States, where most infections are caused by B. burgdorferi sensu stricto. Strain differences seem to explain some of the variation in the clinical manifestations of Lyme disease, which are both minor and substantive, between the United States and Europe. Future studies should attempt to delineate the specific virulence factors of the different species of B. burgdorferi s.l. responsible for these variations in clinical features.
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Schneider TR, Frank S, Beuttler A, Diener S, Mertz K, Tzankov A, Tettenborn B, Fluri F. Detection of intact Borrelia garinii in a sural nerve biopsy. Muscle Nerve 2021; 63:E52-E55. [PMID: 33651403 DOI: 10.1002/mus.27215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2020] [Revised: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 02/27/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Institute of Pathology, Cantonal Hospital Baselland, Liestal, Switzerland
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- Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland.,Department of Neurology, University Hospital Würzburg, Wurzburg, Germany
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Medically Refractory Neuroborreliosis Case Presented with Coexistance Involvements of Cranial 7 and 8 Nerves. Neurol Int 2021; 13:125-129. [PMID: 33803548 PMCID: PMC8005992 DOI: 10.3390/neurolint13010012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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In the US, Lyme disease (LD) has become the most common vector-borne disease. Less than 10% of patients develop cranial nerve palsy or meningitis. There are few reports on cases of Lyme disease with more than one cranial neuropathy. Herein, we will discuss a case of persistent neurological deficits as a result of chronic Lyme disease resistant to standard therapy. Our case is unique due to involvements of cranial seven and eight nerves at the same time. Our case illustrates an extreme example of treatment resistance. However, early diagnosis and prompt establishment of adequate antibiotic treatment are still important to prevent progression to further stages of disease.
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Pacheco A, Rutler O, Valenzuela I, Feldman D, Eskin B, Allegra JR. Positive Tests for Lyme Disease and Emergency Department Visits for Bell's Palsy Patients. J Emerg Med 2020; 59:820-827. [PMID: 32978030 DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2020.07.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2020] [Revised: 07/03/2020] [Accepted: 07/19/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Etiologies for Bell's palsy include herpes viruses and Lyme disease, with highest incidence in the colder and warmer months, respectively. In New Jersey, a Lyme-endemic area, the months with the most Lyme disease (80% of cases) are May through October ("Lyme months"). OBJECTIVE Our aim was to determine whether positive tests for Lyme disease and visits are greater in the Lyme months than the rest of the year for patients with Bell's palsy in New Jersey emergency departments (EDs). METHODS We conducted a retrospective chart review from two New Jersey suburban EDs with consecutive patients from February 1, 2013 to January 31, 2018.We identified patients having Bell's palsy using the emergency physician diagnosis. We tabulated positive Lyme tests and visits for Bell's palsy by month of year. We calculated the ratio of positive tests and visits between the Lyme months and the rest of the year along with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS There were 442 visits for Bell's palsy, 359 (81%) of these patients were tested for Lyme disease and 57 (16%) of the tests were positive. The Lyme months had 7.1 (95% CI 3.5-14.4) times more positive tests and 1.3 (95% CI 1.1-1.4) times more Bell's palsy visits than the rest of the year. Both measures peaked in July. CONCLUSIONS In a Lyme-endemic area, positive Lyme tests and ED visits for Bell's palsy are greatest in the Lyme months, peaking in July. This finding can help guide testing and treatment for patients in the ED with Bell's palsy during various months of the year.
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- Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, New Jersey
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Garkowski A, Łebkowska U, Kubas B, Garkowska E, Rutka K, Gawarecka E, Zajkowska J. Imaging of Lyme Neuroborreliosis: A Pictorial Review. Open Forum Infect Dis 2020; 7:ofaa370. [PMID: 33094114 PMCID: PMC7566400 DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Lyme neuroborreliosis is a common feature of Borrelia burgdorferi infection (as a neurological manifestation occurring in 10%–15% of all Lyme disease cases) and may involve any part of the nervous system, and its coverings, but usually manifests as lymphocytic meningitis, cranial neuritis, and/or radiculoneuritis. This review describes the imaging findings in Lyme neuroborreliosis: the focal point is on the manifestations of involvement visible on brain and spine imaging.
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- Adam Garkowski
- Department of Radiology, Medical University of Białystok, Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Radiology, Medical University of Białystok, Białystok, Poland
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- Independent Department, Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Medical University of Białystok, Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Radiology, Medical University of Białystok, Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Radiology, Medical University of Białystok, Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Radiology, Medical University of Białystok, Białystok, Poland
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Neuroinfections, Medical University of Białystok, Białystok, Poland
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Subacute transverse myelitis with optic symptoms in neuroborreliosis: a case report. BMC Neurol 2020; 20:244. [PMID: 32534574 PMCID: PMC7293114 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-020-01816-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background Subacute transverse myelitis is one of the late manifestations of neuroborreliosis with only a few cases described to the present day. Case presentation We present magnetic resonance imaging, cerebrospinal fluid, and electroneurography findings of a young female patient suffering from neuroborreliosis-associated transverse myelitis with a wide constellation of symptoms including papilloedema. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervical spine has shown an enlargement of the spinal cord in the mid-cervical region. Cerebrospinal fluid findings included lymphocytic pleocytosis, increased levels of anti - Borrelia antibodies, and increased intrathecal anti -Borrelia antibody index. Following the 28-day course of intravenous ceftriaxone, the patient attained complete recovery. Conclusions Subacute transverse myelitis in the course of neuroborreliosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with abnormal magnetic resonance scans of the spinal cord, lymphocytic pleocytosis, and intrathecal antibody production, especially in the tick-endemic areas, even if the tick bite was not reported. Infrequent accompanying symptoms such as papilloedema are diagnostically challenging and cannot be treated as clinching evidence.
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Owens J, Filatov A, Husain-Wilson S. Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Neuroborreliosis, or Both. Cureus 2020; 12:e7823. [PMID: 32467798 PMCID: PMC7249767 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.7823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) is an acute paralytic neuropathy. Limited reports of GBS caused by tick-borne pathogens exist. Lyme disease is a tick-borne infectious disease that is commonly caused by Borrelia burgdorferi. The nervous system may be involved and is called neuroborreliosis. In this case, we report a 30-year-old female who presented to the emergency department with one week of diffuse, increasing weakness in the upper/lower extremities and face after a recent gastrointestinal illness and travel to the Northeastern United States. Areflexia was noted in bilateral lower extremities. Lumbar puncture results together with clinical presentation were consistent with a diagnosis of GBS. Lab results later revealed a possible Lyme infection in cerebrospinal fluid, which along with recent travel to endemic area gave high suspicion for Lyme disease. The patient was treated for both diseases with significant improvement. Taking a good history is an essential first step in diagnosis, as travel history was key in testing for Lyme.
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- Joey Owens
- Internal Medicine, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA
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- Neurology, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, USA
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- Neurology, Marcus Neuroscience Institute, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Boca Raton, USA
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Dabiri I, Calvo N, Nauman F, Pahlavanzadeh M, Burakgazi AZ. Atypical presentation of Lyme neuroborreliosis related meningitis and radiculitis. Neurol Int 2019; 11:8318. [PMID: 31871602 PMCID: PMC6908959 DOI: 10.4081/ni.2019.8318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2019] [Accepted: 10/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Lyme disease related central and peripheral nervous system manifestations can occur in isolation or together. Radiculitis or inflammation of the nerve root can be seen 3-5% of the time in acute neuroborreliosis affecting the PNS with a typical presentation and meningitis affecting the CNS is usually seen 1% of the time. The appropriate diagnosis and management of neuroborelliosis can be challenging and require meticulous medical approaches. Herein we present a unique case of Lyme disease with neurologic manifestations including both radiculitis and meningitis due to its atypical and challenging clinical presentation and management with updated literature review.
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- Iman Dabiri
- Department of Medicine, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA, USA
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Diaz MM, Wesley SF. Meningoradiculitis and transaminitis from neuroborreliosis: A case of variant Bannwarth syndrome. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2019; 186:105532. [PMID: 31574359 PMCID: PMC8057864 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2019.105532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2019] [Revised: 09/15/2019] [Accepted: 09/21/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Lyme disease is a common vector-borne illness in the U.S. caused by Borrelia species spirochetes. Neuroborreliosis has variable presentations, rarely manifesting as meningoradiculitis or "Bannwarth Syndrome", characterized by painful radiculopathy, neuropathy, varying degrees of motor weakness, peripheral facial nerve palsy and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) lymphocytic pleocytosis. We present a case of Bannwarth Syndrome manifesting with transaminitis and significant weight loss. CASE PRESENTATION A 60-year-old man with history of hypertension presented with 3 weeks of progressive back pain, bilateral arm and leg weakness, bilateral hand numbness and a right facial droop in absence of sphincter dysfunction. He reported an 11.3 kg unintentional weight loss and recent holiday to Egypt. Patient was afebrile with normal vital signs but with profound transaminitis on presentation. Exam revealed a lower motor neuron right facial nerve palsy, diffuse quadriparesis, areflexia but isolated brisk ankle reflexes. A left complete facial palsy developed shortly after admission. Concern for leptomeningeal plus peripheral nerve involvement led to consideration of oncologic, infectious and inflammatory etiologies, along with Guillain-Barre variants. Contrasted MRI of the brain and total spine was normal. CSF revealed lymphocytic pleocytosis (cell count 134), elevated protein (156) with normal glucose, cytology, AFB culture, viral PCRs and paraneoplastic antibodies. Serum and CSF Lyme IgG and IgM were positive. IV Ceftriaxone 2 g daily was started one day after admission. EMG/Nerve conduction studies showed diffuse polyradiculopathy without evidence of Guillain-Barre syndrome. Babesia co-infection was considered given unexplained transaminitis but PCR and quantitation were negative. CSF following 1 week of antibiotics showed improving cell and protein counts with resolving transaminitis. On follow-up at 2 months, facial paralysis, pain, motor and sensory deficits had resolved with return to baseline weight and liver function tests. CONCLUSIONS Bannwarth syndrome, a subacute painful meningoradiculitis caused by Borrelia species infection, is an uncommon presentation of neuroborreliosis in the U.S. Our case demonstrates previously unreported features such as profound transaminitis and weight loss without evidence of co-infection. Clinical manifestations of neuroborreliosis are variable, thus it is important to consider Bannwarth syndrome in the differential of meningoradiculitis in areas where Lyme Disease is prevalent.
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- Monica M Diaz
- Department of Neurosciences, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA; University of California San Diego Health, San Diego, CA, USA.
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- Department of Neurology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA; Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT, USA.
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Teodoro T, Oliveira R, Afonso P. Atypical Lyme Neuroborreliosis, Guillain-Barré Syndrome or Conversion Disorder: Differential Diagnosis of Unusual Neurological Presentations. Case Rep Neurol 2019; 11:142-147. [PMID: 31543796 PMCID: PMC6739718 DOI: 10.1159/000499901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Nervous system Lyme disease and Guillain-Barré syndrome are common neurological conditions that may present with unusual symptoms rendering differential diagnosis difficult. We report the case of a 62-year-old woman presenting with asymmetrical tetraparesis and hyporeflexia. Initially the presumed diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome with a possible functional component was suspected and treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin was initiated. Due to partial response to therapy and further test results including positive serologies and cerebrospinal fluid antibodies for Borrelia, the diagnosis of neuroborreliosis was considered. Further exploring revealed the possibility of exposure to ticks although there was no report of typical skin lesions. Daily physical therapy and appropriate antibiotic treatment with parenteral ceftriaxone resulted in significant improvement of motor symptoms and functional status. The patient was discharged with marked functional improvement and indication for further physical rehabilitation.
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- Tomás Teodoro
- Department of Psychiatry, Lisbon Psychiatric Hospital Center, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital da Luz - Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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Lamont H, Ille A, Amico-Ruvio SA. Identification of a novel variant of Golli myelin basic protein BG21 in the uniquely neuroprotective white-footed mouse. Neurosci Lett 2019; 701:8-13. [PMID: 30742937 DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2019.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2018] [Revised: 01/12/2019] [Accepted: 02/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The myelin basic protein (MBP) gene is a complex gene which codes for several distinct forms of MBP. The various forms of MBP are functionally involved in the development of the nervous system, T-cell regulation, and myelination. Several neurological disorders have been linked to MBP abnormality, further demonstrating its functional significance in the nervous system. The white-footed mouse (Peromyscus leucopus) exhibits profound neuroprotective characteristics, is asymptomatic to various disease-states, and has a lifespan twice that of the house mouse (Mus musculus). We used M. musculus mouse MBP as a reference to explore MBP in P. leucopus mice. Through genetic and downstream proteomic data analysis, we identified a novel variant of the BG21 isoform of MBP in P. leucopus mice. Variation in this isoform is present at the genetic level between the two species of mice. Our results show differences within the open reading frame of the transcripts accompanied by corresponding differences in protein structure prediction. These data introduce the potential of MBP variation as one of many causal variables contributing to the unique presentation of enhanced neuroprotection and longevity in P. leucopus mice.
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- Hannah Lamont
- D'Youville College, 320 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14201, USA.
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- D'Youville College, 320 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14201, USA.
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Dumic I, Vitorovic D, Spritzer S, Sviggum E, Patel J, Ramanan P. Acute transverse myelitis - A rare clinical manifestation of Lyme neuroborreliosis. IDCases 2018; 15:e00479. [PMID: 30622896 PMCID: PMC6317275 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2018.e00479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2018] [Revised: 12/22/2018] [Accepted: 12/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Acute transverse myelitis (ATM) is a rare, potentially devastating neurological syndrome that has variety of causes, infectious being one of them. Lyme disease (LD) is the most common vector borne zoonosis in the United States (U.S.). While neurologic complications of LD are common, acute transverse myelitis is an exceedingly rare complication. We present a case of a previously healthy 25-year-old man who presented with secondary erythema migrans, aseptic meningitis and clinical features of transverse myelitis including bilateral lower extremity motor and sensory deficits manifesting as weakness and numbness, urinary retention and constipation. Despite negative serum antibodies against Borrelia burgdoferi, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) was positive for Borrelia burgdorferi PCR. Following treatment with methylprednisolone and ceftriaxone, he attained complete recovery apart from neurogenic bladder necessitating intermittent self-catheterization. We report rare manifestation of a common disease and emphasize the importance of considering LD in the differential diagnosis of acute transverse myelitis, particularly in residents of endemic areas.
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Affiliation(s)
- Igor Dumic
- Department of Hospital Medicine, Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, WI, United States
- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, United States
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- Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, WI, United States
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, WI, United States
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire, WI, United States
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, North Memorial Health Hospital, Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Scott AM, Yinh J, McAlindon T, Kalish R. Two cases of sarcoidosis presenting as longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis. Clin Rheumatol 2018; 37:2899-2905. [PMID: 29770929 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-018-4144-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2018] [Accepted: 05/08/2018] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
Abstract
Neurosarcoidosis is uncommon with an incidence of approximately 5 to 15%. Central nervous system involvement can be divided into brain and spinal cord neurosarcoidosis. Spinal cord sarcoidosis is extremely rare, occurring in less than 1% of all sarcoidosis cases. Its manifestations may include cauda equina syndrome, radiculopathy, syringomyelia, cord atrophy, arachnoiditis, and myelopathy or transverse myelitis. We highlight two cases of spinal cord sarcoidosis, each presenting with longitudinally extensive transverse myelitis, that demonstrate the dilemmas that physicians face with regard to diagnosis and treatment. Given its rarity and the diversity of possible manifestations, establishing the diagnosis of spinal cord sarcoidosis is often very difficult. Extensive evaluation must be conducted to rule out primary neurologic, primary rheumatologic, infectious, and neoplastic diseases. MRI often demonstrates hyperintensity on T2-weighted images and enhancement following gadolinium administration. CSF analysis most consistently shows a lymphocytic pleocytosis and elevated proteins. While these less invasive investigations may be helpful, the gold standard for diagnosis is biopsy of neurologic or non-neurologic tissue confirming the presence of non-caseating granulomas. Evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of transverse myelitis secondary to sarcoidosis are lacking due to its rarity; therefore, therapy is based on expert and anecdotal experience and usually consists of high doses of steroids in combination with various immunosuppressive agents. The use of infliximab in particular appears promising, but there is a need for further investigation into the ideal treatment regimen.
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- Amanda Mary Scott
- Rheumatology Division, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington St, Boston, MA, 02111, USA.
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- Rheumatology Division, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington St, Boston, MA, 02111, USA
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- Rheumatology Division, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington St, Boston, MA, 02111, USA
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- Rheumatology Division, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington St, Boston, MA, 02111, USA
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