I noticed a distinct back and forth pattern with this disease and I have heard that is becuase of the life cycle of Bb? Can anyone explain this cycle in detail?
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
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Here's a start:
This is an excellent article. One note of caution below but, otherwise, excellent information and a thorough explanation.
As with any article, this is not the entire picture, but it is an important contribution.
BIOCHEMISTRY OF LYME DISEASE: BORRELIA BURGDORFERI SPIROCHETE / CYST
by Robert W. Bradford and Henry W. Allen
EXCERPT:
A discovery of great importance relating to a toxin produced by the causative agent of Lyme disease, Borrelia burgdorferi, has been linked to a similar toxin produced by the organism Clostridium botulinum.
- Full article and great photos at link above.
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NOTE OF CAUTION: While this is an excellent article regarding the information about the spirochete/cyst, there is one serious caution with one of the treatments suggested: Bismuth.
Bismuth, in various forms or methods of use, can (and has been) fatal. So, cross that off your list. If you download the article, please copy and paste this note to top your page.
Reading - and learning - about the nature of this infection is invaluable. The authors offer much in that regard, I'd just wish they'd adequately cautioned bismuth.
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[ 07. December 2008, 12:49 PM: Message edited by: Keebler ]
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
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September, 2008. Authors from Canada, Switzerland and Ft. Detrick, MD.
Persisting atypical and cystic forms of Borrelia burgdorferi and local inflammation in Lyme neuroborreliosis
Excerpt:
Background
The long latent stage seen in syphilis, followed by chronic central nervous system infection and inflammation, can be explained by the persistence of atypical cystic and granular forms of Treponema pallidum.
We investigated whether a similar situation may occur in Lyme neuroborreliosis. . . . . . .
Conclusion . . .
Our results suggest that pleomorphic forms, including cystic forms of Borrelia burgdorferi may persist in the brain and may explain the long latent stage and persisting infection in Lyme neuroborreliosis.
The identification of these extra- or intracellular atypical, cystic and granular forms of Borrelia burgdorferi is essential for the histopathological diagnosis of Lyme disease as they may indicate chronic Borrelia infection, even in cases where the typical coiled spirochetes are apparently absent.
In analogy to Treponema pallidum, Borrelia burgdorferi can persist in the brain in Lyme neuroborreliosis and may initiate and sustain chronic inflammation and tissue damage.
- Full article at link.
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This article explains much about progression of both lyme and Cpn:
The International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS) provides a forum for health science professionals to share their wealth of knowledge regarding the management of Lyme and associated diseases.
Deliberations of a psychiatrist who evaluates and possibly diagnoses Lyme and other tick-borne diseases of the mind, sharing case histories . . . .
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Posted by ForestNymph (Member # 15109) on :
Thank you so much Keebler. I will be busy trying to interpret this barrage of information with my Lyme ridden brain.
LOL...luckily my husband doesn't have Lyme (at least we don't think so) and will be able to help me. Thanks again for pointing me in the right direction.
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