BACKGROUND: We report on a 42-year-old female patient who presented with a schizophreniform disorder and complete relief of symptoms after specific therapy. METHODS: Cerebrospinal fluid and magnetic resonance imaging findings led to the diagnosis of Lyme disease. RESULTS: To our knowledge this is the first reported case with an exclusive psychiatric manifestation of Lyme disease. CONCLUSIONS: In case of first manifestation of psychotic disorder, although neurological symptoms are lacking, Lyme disease should be considered and be excluded by cerebrospinal fluid analysis.
BACKGROUND: We report on a 42-year-old female patient who presented with a schizophreniform disorder and complete relief of symptoms after specific therapy. METHODS: Cerebrospinal fluid and magnetic resonance imaging findings led to the diagnosis of Lyme disease. RESULTS: To our knowledge this is the first reported case with an exclusive psychiatric manifestation of Lyme disease. CONCLUSIONS: In case of first manifestation of psychotic disorder, although neurological symptoms are lacking, Lyme disease should be considered and be excluded by cerebrospinal fluid analysis.
Authors: Maju Mathew Koola; Kelli M Sullivan; Amber K Earl; Stephanie M Feldman; Charles Richardson; Gopal R Vyas; Heidi J Wehring; Deanna L Kelly Journal: Schizophr Res Date: 2015-10 Impact factor: 4.939
Authors: Wolfgang Kristoferitsch; Fahmy Aboulenein-Djamshidian; Julia Jecel; Helmut Rauschka; Michael Rainer; Gerold Stanek; Peter Fischer Journal: Wien Klin Wochenschr Date: 2018-07-25 Impact factor: 1.704
Authors: Sebastian Rauer; Stephan Kastenbauer; Heidelore Hofmann; Volker Fingerle; Hans-Iko Huppertz; Klaus-Peter Hunfeld; Andreas Krause; Bernhard Ruf; Rick Dersch Journal: Ger Med Sci Date: 2020-02-27