Radiculitis

Cranial neuritis

Meningitis

Individuals vary

Borrelia gariniiBorrelia afzelii

Borrelia burgdorferiBorrelia

valaisiana

Early LNBLate LNB

However

CNSPNS

“I didn’t knowwhere my legs

were unless I looked at them.”

encephalitismyelitisvasculitis

autonomic nervous system

“My8 year old had veryaggressive episodes

ofhitting and biting - quite out of character.”

“I got into the car to drive and couldn’t

rememberwhat to do.”

“I couldn’t cope with the phone

or even leaving the house.”

Antibody Index

Cognitive Neuropsychological Assessment

Routine blood tests

Serology

Nerve conduction studies

MRI brain scan

SPECT scan

Lumbar puncture (LP)

C

C

C

B afzelii

Cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF) testing

Summary

Lyme neuroborreliosis

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are not a substitute for professional medical

advice and are intended as general information

only. If you have, or suspect you mayhave,

Lyme disease you should consult a doctor.

Useful NICE Guidelines

CG96

CG91

CG103