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==Complications==
* Coma
* Facial droop
* Liver dysfunction
* Meningitis
* Myocarditis -- may lead to arrhythmias
* Pneumonia
* Seizures
* Shock related to taking antibiotics (Jarisch - Herxheimer's reaction, in which the rapid death of very large numbers of Borrelia organisms induces shock)
* Weakness
* Widespread bleeding
==Prognosis==
The death rate for untreated LBRF ranges from 10 - 70%. In TBRF, it is 4 -10%. With early treatment, the death rate is reduced. Those who have developed coma, myocarditis, liver problems, or pneumonia are more likely to die.


==References==
==References==

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Complications

  • Coma
  • Facial droop
  • Liver dysfunction
  • Meningitis
  • Myocarditis -- may lead to arrhythmias
  • Pneumonia
  • Seizures
  • Shock related to taking antibiotics (Jarisch - Herxheimer's reaction, in which the rapid death of very large numbers of Borrelia organisms induces shock)
  • Weakness
  • Widespread bleeding

Prognosis

The death rate for untreated LBRF ranges from 10 - 70%. In TBRF, it is 4 -10%. With early treatment, the death rate is reduced. Those who have developed coma, myocarditis, liver problems, or pneumonia are more likely to die.

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