[Lyme disease. Apropos of a case in children]

Arch Fr Pediatr. 1986 Nov;43(9):705-7.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A case of Lyme disease with purely neurological manifestations is reported in an 11 year-old girl. Positive blood and cerebrospinal fluid serology allowed for diagnosis. Treatment with Penicillin led to favourable outcome. Atypical manifestations and treatment of Lyme disease are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lyme Disease / complications*
  • Lyme Disease / drug therapy
  • Paralysis / etiology*
  • Penicillin G / therapeutic use
  • Spinal Diseases / etiology*

Substances

  • Penicillin G