[Unusual clinical manifestation of Lyme disease--report of 2 cases].
Unusual clinical manifestation of Lyme borreliosis in two children has been presented. We discuss patient from Borrelia-endemic area who presented with persistent headache, weakness and fever. The second patient experienced acute flu-like signs with associated neck pain and stiffness (probable diagnosis). After two weeks lasting antibiotic therapy (ceftriaxone, ampicillin) nonspecific symptoms and signs decreased.
Ołdak
Elzbieta
E
Klinika Obserwacyjno-Zakaźna Dzieci Akademii Medycznej w Białymstoku. eloldak@interia.pl
Sulik
Artur
A
Rozkiewicz
Dorota
D
Pogorzelska
Elzbieta
E
Pogorzelska
Małgorzata
M
D000293:Adolescent; D000667:Ampicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002443:Ceftriaxone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008193:Lyme Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002443:Ceftriaxone; D000667:Ampicillin