Neurological complications

Peripheral nerve involvement: Peripheral nerve involvement is better known than central nervous system involvement. The dominant features are sensorom otor polyneuropathies or pure sensorial polyneuropathies. Central nervous system: The manifestations are polymorphous, generally pres enting as encephalitis and/or focal or multifocal involvement of the spinal cord. Other localizations: Diffuse encephalic involvement is less common: acute a septic meningitis, intellectual deterioration. Psychiatric manifestations a re also frequently observed. Therapeutic options: Response to corticosteroid therapy or immunosuppressor therapy can be spectacular but is unpredictable.