title: Spirochetal infection of the nervous system.
abstract: Neurologic infection is a characteristic feature of spirochetes. The neurologic manifestations of spirochetal infection are a source of continuing public concern: Lyme neuroborreliosis in endemic areas, neurosyphilis in HIV infected patients, and neuroborreliosis during outbreaks of relapsing fever. These are reviewed in this article. The techniques for diagnosis and recommendations in the management of these infections are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosciences, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey 07103, USA.
authors.forename: L B
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Estanislao
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Pachner
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D013145:Spirochaetales Infections / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents