Transverse myelitis secondary to coexistent lyme disease and babesiosis

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SCI

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Accession No.:

J46244.

Journal:

Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine

Year, Volume, Issue, Page(s):

2003 , 26, 2, 168-171

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Abstract:

Case report describes a patient with transverse myelitis associated with coexistent Lyme disease and babesiosis. Transverse myelitis is a demyelinating (loss of the fatty tissue around the nerves) disorder of the spinal cord. Babesiosis is a rare, severe, and sometimes fatal tick-borne disease caused by Babesia microti, a microscopic parasite that infects red blood cells. This is believed to be the first documented case of tranverse myelitis and babesiosis.

Author(s):

Oelson, Christina V., Sivalingam, Jocelyn J., O'Neill, Bryan J., Stass, William E., Jr.