Vasculitis and Ischemic Stroke in Lyme Neuroborreliosis—Interventional Management Approach and Literature Review

Vasculitis and Ischemic Stroke in Lyme Neuroborreliosis—Interventional Management Approach and Literature Review

Objective: In rare cases, Lyme neuroborreliosis (LNB) can induce cerebral vasculitis leading to severe stenosis of the cerebral vasculature and consecutive ischemia. Therapy is based on anti-biotic treatment of the tick-borne disease, whereas interventional therapeutic options have not been assessed...

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Main Authors: Burak Han Akkurt, Hermann Kraehling, Nabila Gala Nacul, Mohamed Elsharkawy, Antje Schmidt-Pogoda, Jens Minnerup, Christian Paul Stracke, Wolfram Schwindt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Brain Sciences
Subjects:
Lyme neuroborreliosis
vasculitis
ischemic stroke
endovascular treatment
neuroradiological intervention
vasospasmolysis
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/13/10/1388

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