This patient with facial palsy caused by an infection with the bacterial spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi was diagnosed with Lyme disease. In addition to multiple (secondary) erythema migrans lesions, an early disseminated Lyme disease infection may manifest itself as a disease of the nervous system, the musculoskeletal system, or the heart. Neuropathologic manifestations include lymphocytic meningitis, cranial neuropathy (especially facial nerve palsy) and radiculoneuritis.
Facial palsy
Caused by infection with the bacterial spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi
Updated April 30, 2006
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Facial palsy - patient diagnosed with Lyme disease
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