Now here is the question, I know that band 41 tests for the bacteria flagella. Most bacteria has flagella. I had H pylori not long ago, what if the band reacted because of the H pylori bacteria flagella? Or any type of bacteria in that matter. Does that happen?
Posted by t9im (Member # 25489) on :
hi jessrunner
H. pylori is a helix-shaped (classified as a curved rod, not spirochaete).
I can be wrong but I thought the flagella is associated with spirochaete bacteria.
Posted by Pinelady (Member # 18524) on :
You cannot ignore the other bands that say Lyme.
But yes you could have a multitude of co-infections!
That even specific tests can't find if they are being hidden in the stealthy Borrelia.
Posted by kimmie (Member # 25547) on :
Band 41 is specific for spirochettes. It is the first band to show up with lyme.
Posted by janet thomas (Member # 7122) on :
The mouth is full of unidentified non pathogenic spirochetes which can be the reason for a positive band 41. Many people without Lyme have a positive band 41.
On the other hand, it is often the first band to turn positive in Lyme.
Were any other bands positive, please be specific.
There is a symptom checklist at www.canlyme.com click on symptoms.
41: Flagella or tail. This is how Borrelia burgdorferi moves around, by moving the flagella. Many bacteria have flagella. This is the most common borreliosis antibody.
Posted by janet thomas (Member # 7122) on :
Earlier you posted this-
jessrunner Member Member # 27672
posted 26 August, 2010 09:35 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I can't read the results.
According to Igenex I am postive with the IGM in the flowing bands
18 KDa, 34 KDA, 41 KDa, 66Kda, 83-93 Kda.
I have no idea what that means.
Anyway, IGG was negative. All the bands are negative.
Does it mean I have lyme? Can it be a false positive?
Why none of the bands are positive on the Igg?
Thanks!
At that time many lymenetters responded that YES your test is positive.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
jess... That is Lyme for sure. You can't argue with the DNA of the Bb... band 83-93.
Also, more WB IgM's are positive in chronic Lyme than IgG's.