Infections Found in Ticks

[PlateletGal]

As Dr. Oz said on Oprah, ticks can carry numerous infections. I thought I would list some of the bacterial infections that are commonly found in ticks.

Borrelia Burgdorferi
Mycoplasma (all species)
Ehrlichia (all species)
Bartonella (all species)
Babesia (all species)
Chlamydia ? (all species)

source: video presentation by Prof. Garth Nicolson ---- near the end of the presentation:

http://www.viddler.com/explore/tamiduncan/videos/15/

[PlateletGal]

P.S. ~ What I love about this video presentation is that Prof. Nicolson gives treatment recommendations for lyme and co-infections and dietary recommendations.

[PlateletGal]

Well said. I have multiple infections... viral and bacterial that I'm addressing. Treating is long, but as you may know (from being on a similiar treatment), you slowly start to see progress.

Apparently ticks often carry viruses as well... according to Dr. Oz if I remember right.

[wonko]

It is important for people to realize that the ticks can carry and transmit more than just Lyme.  Co-infections are likely responsible for unusual presentations, and are also often targeted by difference treatments than Lyme.  A person can be fully treated for Lyme, but remain ill from these other tick-borne infections.  

As with Lyme, the testing for co's is difficult, and therefore many LLMD's will also diagnose and treat based on clinical evidence.  

[PlateletGal]

P.S. ~ Prof. Nicolson will be joining us here again in MedHelp in May ! Look out for the info... I'll be sure to post something in here as well.