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Criteria required for the definite diagnosis of LNB [all three criteria fulfilled], possible diagnosis of LNB [two of three criteria fulfilled][1]
| Criteria | Patient symptoms in case report |
|---|---|
| neurological symptoms suggestive for LNB |
Peripheral paresis of the VII. cranial nerve |
| CSF pleocytosis |
Pleocytosis in all three CSF samples, initially predominatly granulocytes, then lymphocytic pleocytosis |
| Specific intrathecal antibody production, positive AI | AI highly positive at 20.6 |
