Complications

Complication
Timeframe
Likelihood
short term
low

Non-neurologic sequelae have consisted of disability from limb amputation and scrotal pain following cutaneous necrosis.[31]​ Surgical specialists should be consulted; may require skin grafting or limb amputation.[14][31]​​

variable
low

Principal risk factor is delay in provision of appropriate therapy (i.e., doxycycline).

variable
low

Rare neurologic sequelae have included paraparesis; hearing loss; peripheral neuropathy; bladder and bowel incontinence; cerebellar, vestibular, and motor dysfunction; and language disorders.[31]​​

Physical, occupational, or speech/language therapy may be required as indicated.

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