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Can Lyme Disease Cause Chiari Malformation?
Question: Did I get my chari malformation from my Lyme disease
Brief Answer:
No, but symptoms may be similar.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Chiari malformation is a congenital malformation of cranial posterior fossa.
Lyme disease or borreliosis is an infective disease caused by bacteria ( Borrelia).
When Lyme affects central nervous system ( neuro borreliosis), some symptoms may be similar to Chiari malformation.
Thise are two different diseases, not related to each other.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
No, but symptoms may be similar.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Chiari malformation is a congenital malformation of cranial posterior fossa.
Lyme disease or borreliosis is an infective disease caused by bacteria ( Borrelia).
When Lyme affects central nervous system ( neuro borreliosis), some symptoms may be similar to Chiari malformation.
Thise are two different diseases, not related to each other.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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