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When Guillain-Barré Signals Lyme 

A case highlights how evolving neurologic findings can prompt testing for tick-borne infection.

  • March 25, 2026

  • 3 min

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    Guillain-Barré syndrome diagnosis challenges with Lyme disease.

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    Initial symptoms included fatigue and lower limb weakness.

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    Neurological exam showed significant weakness and absent reflexes.

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    Positive serologic tests were crucial for Lyme disease diagnosis.

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    Treatment involved intravenous immunoglobulin followed by ceftriaxone.

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    Importance of recognizing atypical Lyme disease presentations.

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    Patient's respiratory function significantly improved during treatment.

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    Full neurological recovery achieved two weeks post-treatment.

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When Guillain-Barré Signals Lyme 

  • March 25, 2026

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