Keebler
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- One can be nearly indistinguishable from the other.
Ticks can transmit mycoplasma. (A link below explains more.)
Patient history makes a difference but since ticks can also carry mycoplasma, even that can be a tough call. Even with a bulls eye rash that is clearly lyme, mycoplasma can piggyback. So lyme does not preclude having another infection.
Testing can help but, as we know, is not always definitive, even with the best labs. Still, I say GET THE TESTS - but at a specialty lab or, at least, with specific instruction from the experts because (just as with lyme) not all labs are equal.
If you show positive, that will give you great information for how to proceed. If not, hope your doctor is very wise and comprehensive, just in case.
And, there is also Cpn to consider as that can be nearly identical. The good news is that all three treatment paths are very similar and can be set up so at to cover all the bases if a doctor suspects all three.
However, other tick-borne infections have treatments that vary, so it's important to be aware of that. And there are also other chronic stealth infections to consider.
The right lab with the right test can help but, too often, tests still can't rule out many infections since we just don't have all the tests necessary or some are not as sensitive as needed. Science has limits.
Most importantly, a LLMD who is an excellent diagnostician can really be a huge help. A "cover all the bases" approach, when feasible, is also something to consider. Sometimes, a simple and safe adjustment can cover more bases, just in case.
And that is why I like allicin so much. Andrographis,too. Both address a whole lot and can be a helpful addition to pharmaceutical treatment protocols, too.
LATENT CHLAMYDIAL INFECTIONS: THE PROBABLE CAUSE OF A WIDE SPECTRUM OF HUMAN DISEASES
Authors: Bazala, Renda from the Czech Republic - Oct. 2007
- Twelve page article at link.
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Some good labs listed here-
In addition to the usual coinfections from ticks (such as babesia, bartonella, ehrlichia, RMSF, etc.), there are some other chronic stealth infections that an excellent LLMD should know about:
Topic: New Research Findings: University of New Haven
These abstracts originate from ``poster presentations'' at the October 24th ILADS conference in Washington DC ( . . .received permission to share from Dr. Sapi). [See www.ilads.org for details]
Among other important abstracts:
Novel Filarial Nematode Infection in Ixodus scapularis Ticks Collected from Southern Connecticut
Excerpt:
. . . Dr. Willy Burgdorfer found 30 microfilarial worms (species was not identified) in one adult Ixodis dammini tick in Shelter Island NY in mid 80s. . . .
- much more at that thread.
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Maybe I just watch that mr. bean video and
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