Bilateral Facial Diplegia: A Rare Presenting Symptom of Lyme. (16th March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ashurst, John; Perry, Matthew
• Other Names: Talhari Sinésio Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in infectious diseases. Volume 2017(2017)
• Publication Date: 2017-03-16
• Subjects: Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Communicable diseases -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Communicable Diseases; Infectious Disease Medicine; Communicable diseases; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1155/2017/4521526
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6625

Abstract

Abstract : Lyme disease is a common disease that is faced by the physician but also acts a mimicker of many other disease processes. Facial palsies, especially bilateral, are a relatively rare presenting symptom of Lyme disease and may warrant further investigation. A thorough history and physical examination coupled with precision testing may aid the physician when faced with a patient with the diagnostic dilemma of facial diplegia.