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TherapyPrognosis of TBE | Early summer meningoencephalitis (FSME)

TherapyPrognosis of TBE The rehabilitation measures within the scope of a follow-up treatment, which can be carried out as in-patient in a rehabilitation clinic (rehab) or out-patient in a corresponding rehabilitation center, depend on the existing deficits. For memory disorder and lack of concentration there are different exercise groups and computer-supported training. Balance disorders can … TherapyPrognosis of TBE | Early summer meningoencephalitis (FSME)

Is FSME contagious? | Early summer meningoencephalitis (FSME)

Is FSME contagious? If a tick is infected with the TBE virus, the virus lives in the tick’s saliva. Through a tick bite, the viruses can then pass into the wound and thus into the blood of the person bitten. However, meningoencephalitis does not always occur. In two thirds of patients, the immune system can … Is FSME contagious? | Early summer meningoencephalitis (FSME)

Symptoms of neuroborreliosis

Introduction Neuroborreliosis is an appearance of Lyme disease, a bacterial infection transmitted by a tick bite. Acute neuroborreliosis occurs mainly in the so-called stage 2 of Lyme disease, i.e. weeks to months after the tick bite. Often the neurological symptoms are the first to be noticed and lead to the diagnosis of Lyme disease, because … Symptoms of neuroborreliosis

Symptoms of meningitis | Symptoms of neuroborreliosis

Symptoms of meningitis The meninges can also be affected by neuroborreliosis. However, these are not purulent inflamed, as is the case with classic bacterial meningitis. Borreliosis meningitis is more likely to occur in the context of chronic neuroborreliosis (i.e. in stage 3). In addition to the meninges, the brain tissue or spinal cord are often … Symptoms of meningitis | Symptoms of neuroborreliosis

Lack of concentration and lack of drive | Symptoms of neuroborreliosis

Lack of concentration and lack of drive Particularly in the context of chronic neuroborreliosis, concentration disorders and listlessness can occur. In this context one also speaks of the organic psychosyndrome. Concentration disorders are for example also a typical syndrome of depression, which can occur in the advanced stage of neuroborreliosis. Detailed information about this syndrome … Lack of concentration and lack of drive | Symptoms of neuroborreliosis

Signs of meningitis

Introduction Meningitis is an infectious disease in which bacteria, viruses or other pathogens cause inflammation of the meninges and spinal meninges. As a relatively common disease, there are typical signs of meningitis. Therefore, a detailed anamnesis and clinical examination is important at the beginning in order to quickly detect typical signs and make a diagnosis. … Signs of meningitis

Typical signs in children | Signs of meningitis

Typical signs in children In children, meningitis presents in a similar way to that in adults. It is important to distinguish it from infants, as other, not necessarily typical signs of meningitis are present in babies. In the case of meningitis in children, the usual signs usually appear, including meningism, headaches and fever. It is … Typical signs in children | Signs of meningitis

Typical signs after a tick bite | Signs of meningitis

Typical signs after a tick bite A frequent transmission route of bacteria that can cause meningitis is a bite from a tick. The likelihood of an infection increases with the length of time the tick has been in the skin, even if only 10% of those infected develop the full picture of the disease. Therefore … Typical signs after a tick bite | Signs of meningitis

Neuroborreliosis – What is it?

Introduction Neuroborreliosis is a form of Lyme disease caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. The bacterium is most frequently transmitted to humans in Europe by tick bites. The most frequent manifestation of Lyme disease is the so-called erythema migrans, a skin rash after a tick bite. However, half of the patients with Lyme disease also … Neuroborreliosis – What is it?

The diagnosis | Neuroborreliosis – What is it?

The diagnosis The most important indication of a possible neuroborreliosis is a past tick bite. If the doctor is informed about such a bite and the patient shows typical symptoms of neuroborreliosis, cerebrospinal fluid (liquor) can be taken to confirm the diagnosis. For this purpose, a cannula is inserted into the spinal canal between the … The diagnosis | Neuroborreliosis – What is it?

What is the typical course? | Neuroborreliosis – What is it?

What is the typical course? One distinguishes 3 stages. In the first stage, skin changes develop at the site of the tick bite. In some cases, there may also be red, raised skin appearing on other parts of the body. Accompanying symptoms may include increased temperature, fatigue, general feeling of illness, headache and muscle pain, … What is the typical course? | Neuroborreliosis – What is it?

The Therapy | Neuroborreliosis – What is it?

The Therapy Since neuroborreliosis is a bacterial infectious disease, it is treated with antibiotics. Suitable preparations are penicillins, cephalosporins and doxycycline. Drug treatment usually takes about three weeks. However, in severe forms, especially if the brain has also been affected, permanent damage may occur. Late stage therapy consists of various measures. As a rule, antibiotics … The Therapy | Neuroborreliosis – What is it?