Increasing evidence points to inflammation as source of nervous system manifestations of Lyme disease

From ScienceDaily

Summary:

About 15 percent of patients with Lyme disease develop peripheral and central nervous system involvement, often accompanied by debilitating and painful symptoms. New research indicates that inflammation plays a causal role in the array of neurologic changes associated with Lyme disease. The investigators also showed that the anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone prevents many of these reactions.

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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/04/150416084338.htm