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Member Directory Research Database Committee on Research Published Reports Journal of Neuropsychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties Employment Opportunities	Title Brain Imaging and Treatment of Persistent Lyme Encephalopathy Investigator Brian A. Fallon, MD Other Investigators Harold Sackeim, Ronald Van Heertum, Robert de la Paz Contact Email BAFallon@aol.com Brief Abstract Three main goals: First, what can we learn about the effect of Borrelia burgdorferi on the brain via the techniques of MRI and PET (FDG & O-15)? Second, does a repeated longer course of IV antibiotic therapy help to improve cognitive deficits? Third, are there markers at baseline that are associated with clinical response? Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria Inclusion: 1. Age 18-60 2. CDC Lyme Disease 3. Current Western blot positivity 4. Past treatment with at least 4 weeks of IV antibiotics 5. Current Memory Problems Exclusion: 1. Hx of other major medical problems 2. Pre-Lyme cognitive disorder 3. Allergy to penicillins Opportunities for Collaboration I welcome collaboration to help clarify the complexities of this illness.
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