Lyme Neuroborreliosis Cases in Patients with Early Symptoms
Author Information
Author(s): Ogrinc Katarina, Bogovič Petra, Rojko Tereza, Maraspin Vera, Ružić-Sabljić Eva, Kastrin Andrej, Strle Klemen, Wormser Gary P., Strle Franc
Primary Institution: UMC Ljubljana
Hypothesis
The study aims to determine the frequency of confirmed Lyme neuroborreliosis (LNB) cases among patients with different clinical presentations of early LNB.
Conclusion
Only 22% of patients evaluated had confirmed LNB, with the highest proportion among those with recent onset of radicular pain.
Supporting Evidence
- 348 out of 1569 patients had confirmed Lyme neuroborreliosis.
- The highest proportion of confirmed cases was among patients with radicular pain.
Takeaway
Out of all the patients checked for Lyme disease, only a small number actually had the confirmed illness, especially those who had pain in their back or legs.
Methodology
Data were obtained through routine health care at the UMC Ljubljana, Slovenia from 2005–2022, classifying patients into three groups based on clinical presentations.
Participant Demographics
Adult patients with suspected early Lyme neuroborreliosis.
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