neuroborreliosis

noun

Meaning

A neurological disorder caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, transmitted through tick bites, which can lead to inflammation of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, often presenting with symptoms like facial palsy, meningitis, or nerve pain.

Examples

  • The patient's persistent headaches and nerve pain were eventually diagnosed as neuroborreliosis.
  • Early detection and treatment of neuroborreliosis are crucial to prevent long-term neurological damage.

Synonyms: neurological Lyme disease, Lyme neuroborreliosis