Does Lyme's Disease Produce Lesions On The Brain And Spinal Cord Like MS?

Posted on Mon, 2 Sep 2013

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Question : Does Lyme's Disease produce lesions on the brain and/or spinal cord like MS?

Answered by Dr. David Okia (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
yes

Detailed Answer:
hi
thanks for your question.
Yes, if lyme's disease is not treated it can produce lesions in central and peripheral nervous system.

Based on my experience lyme disease responds well to antibiotics.

Hope I answered your question. Will be happy to help you if you have other queries.

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