[Unusual clinical manifestation of Lyme disease--report of 2 cases]

Przegl Lek. 2007;64(12):1031-2.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Unusual clinical manifestation of Lyme borreliosis in two children has been presented. We discuss patient from Borrelia-endemic area who presented with persistent headache, weakness and fever. The second patient experienced acute flu-like signs with associated neck pain and stiffness (probable diagnosis). After two weeks lasting antibiotic therapy (ceftriaxone, ampicillin) nonspecific symptoms and signs decreased.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Ampicillin / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Ceftriaxone / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lyme Disease / diagnosis*
  • Lyme Disease / drug therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Ceftriaxone
  • Ampicillin