Meningitis with cranial polyneuritis and cavernous sinus thrombosis by Borrelia crocidurae
Borrelia crocidurae is endemic in West Africa, where it represents the leading cause of tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF). TBRF typically presents with high fever and systemic symptoms, followed by recurrent episodes. Neurological complications may occur during febrile relapses. B. crocidurae is con...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-05-01
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Series: | International Journal of Infectious Diseases |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S120197121930092X |