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Just wondering, what tests are performed for coinfections, and how reliable are they?
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You should read Dr. B's Advanced Topics in Lyme Disease. The tests are not very reliable.
If I remember Babesia is associated with Lyme in appx. 65% of the cases, blood test for only 2 of 13 known strands with a potential of 24 strands.
My daughter was clinically diagnosed with Babs and the blood work was negative.
I think Bartolona or BTO is more common than Babs and again the blood testing is not very accurate.
Dr. B spells it all out. Good luck.
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