I think I will try this little science project again this weekend and see if it is even repeatable.

How many of us have actually asked a lab to LOOK AT a tissue sample from an active EM rash microscopically?

Even with this 'suspected spirochette' rich sample, the 'objects of interest' are sparse and take some patience to find.

I also put my samples into a drop of distilled water, which caused the cell walls to burst, exposing any critters living inside. I think they would be very difficult to see inside of intact cells

I doubt that I have stumbled onto a revolutionary new quick way to get a diagnosis.

More likely I was just lucky enough to get some really interesting photos for show and tell.

Please keep us updated on your next 'experiment'? I'd really like to see what you come up with.

Those were my photos of my bugs and my rashes. The Canlyme people were nice enough to post them on their website for everyone to see.

That is interesting that your Allergist (in Slovakia?) knew what those were right away... Even though it is way outside of her specialty. Did you show her the rash pictures too?