Neurologic Manifestations of Tick-Borne Infections

Podcast: Weekly Neurology Deep Dive - A review of recent impactful publications in the field of Neurology · Amer Ghavanini

Opublikowano: 2026-10-24

The reviewed literature examines the neurological complications associated with various tick-transmitted infections across North America and Eurasia. Although many tick-borne illnesses produce generalized, non-specific symptoms, certain pathogens possess the ability to breach the blood-brain barrier and cause true neuroinvasive disease. Specifically, infections such as Lyme disease, human monocytic ehrlichiosis, and Borrelia miyamotoi can occasionally result in meningitis or peripheral nerve involvement. Conversely, viral pathogens like Powassan virus and tick-borne encephalitis virus frequently trigger severe encephalitis and carry a high risk of long-term neurological impairment. Ultimately, the publication highlights the critical differences between systemic inflammation, common headaches, and genuine central...