Diagnostic accuracy and comparison of two assays for Borrelia-specific IgG and IgM antibodies:proposals for statistical evaluation methods, cut-off values and standardization [PDF]
Two assays (Liaison, Diasorin; IDEIA, Oxoid) for detection of Borrelia-specific antibodies were compared. A case–control design using patients with neuroborreliosis (n = 48), laboratory defined by a positive Borrelia-specific antibody index in the spinal
Dessau, Ram
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Lyme carditis and neuroborreliosis [PDF]
The 3 cases presented in the Practice section of the May 25, 2020, issue of CMAJ provide an informative discussion of the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme carditis and neuroborreliosis in a tertiary care centre.[1][1]–[3][2] I am a retired Ontario pediatrician and coroner, having practised for ...
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Intracranial hypertension in neuroborreliosis [PDF]
Neuroborreliosis is an infection of the nervous system caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi, from which patients most commonly develop lymphocytic meningitis, radiculoneuritis, or cranial neuropathy. In this report a 9‐year‐old male with an unusual neurological complication of neuroborreliosis ‐ benign intracranial hypertension (BIH) ‐is ...
Christoph, Härtel +4 more
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Does Electrical Stimulation Therapy Influence Synkinesis in Facial Paralysis? A Systematic Review
Abstract Objective Facial paralysis (FP) has aesthetic, social, and functional consequences. While electrical stimulation (ES) shows promise for peripheral nerve injury, its role in FP remains controversial due to concerns about increasing synkinesis.
Hänel W. Eberly +4 more
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Neuroborreliosis with encephalitis: a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations
Background Lyme neuroborreliosis is the disseminated stage of an infectious disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi (BB). The most prevalent clinical manifestations include meningoradiculitis and involvement of the cranial nerves with lymphocytic ...
Dominica Hudasch +9 more
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Summary A 9‐year‐old male castrated Standardbred was presented for evaluation of a comminuted right front first phalanx fracture. On initial clinical examination, mild haemoconcentration and increased vital parameters were noted. After overnight hospitalisation, the horse underwent general anaesthesia for surgical fracture repair.
I. Lutvikadic, K. Hopster, B. Driessen
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Alzheimer's disease - a neurospirochetosis. Analysis of the evidence following Koch's and Hill's criteria [PDF]
It is established that chronic spirochetal infection can cause slowly progressive dementia, brain atrophy and amyloid deposition in late neurosyphilis.
Judith Miklossy
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Molecular detection of pathogens in an equine fever diagnostic panel: 2019–2023
Abstract Background A common diagnostic approach for febrile horses is to test for a panel of potential pathogens. Panels are curated by expert opinion and vary between diagnostic laboratories. Objectives To report the results of a newly developed equine fever diagnostic panel (EFDP) between 2019 and 2023 and evaluate the frequency of positive results.
Toby L. Pinn‐Woodcock +3 more
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Valeur des index de synthèse intrathécale d'IgG dans le diagnostic de la neuroborréliose [PDF]
La borréliose de Lyme est une maladie multi-systémique transmise par les tiques et causée par le spirochète Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato pouvant affecter la peau, le coeur, les articulations et le système nerveux (1,3).
CRUCHON, K.
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Exploring microorganism–host interactions: Emerging organoid models and analytical approaches
Abstract Microorganisms play a vital role in human health through their interactions with the body. Studies of host–microbe mechanisms and interactions are crucial for advancing health management. Recently, the organoid‐based models have provided new platforms in this field.
Yue Shi +6 more
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