Abstract:BackgroundLyme disease is endemic in the UK with a high incidence in southwest England. Neurological involvement occurs in approximately 5% of infected individuals. Previous reviews in southwest England have shown a consistent phenotype in most cases, however anecdotal review suggests a small number of atypical cases, with diverse presentations, which provide a diagnostic challenge, even to experienced neurologists.MethodsWe performed a retrospective, observational study of all identified cases (positive scree… Show more
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