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ataxia
Abnormal, uncoordinated movements. This may affect the ability to walk, speak clearly, swallow or control hand/arm movements. It can be caused by a range of diseases that affect the brain and spinal c [..]
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Bell’s palsy
A type of facial paralysis caused by dysfunction of the facial nerve (VII cranial nerve
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Biofilms
A biofilm is a complex aggregation of microorganisms, sometimes bound by a matrix or film. In the case of pathogenic bacteria, this protects the bacteria from antibiotics and from the immune system.
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C6 EIA
An EIA using a synthetic version of the C6 peptide – part of the Borrelia membrane protein VlsE. See the manufacturer’s website
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Care pathway
A map of the care journey an individual with a given condition can expect. It details what to do, when to do it, by whom the action should be taken and where the task should be performed. It is a dist [..]
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cerebellum
A part of the brain which is involved in coordinating movement. When it is affected by disease, this can lead to cerebellar ataxia
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Cranial nerve
These are nerves which emerge directly from the brain, as opposed to spinal nerves which emerge from segments of the spinal cord. Some of these nerves are involved in the special senses of smell, sigh [..]
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Cyst form
The normal form of B burgdorferi
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Dermatomal
A sensory dermatome is an area of skin supplied by a single spinal nerve. If affected by disease, this may result in that area of skin which corresponds to the spinal nerve root, being affected by ras [..]
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Diplopia
Double vision
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