The following was taken directly from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services • National Institutes of Health (NIH) • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID): Lyme disease is an infection caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. Q) Has NIAID looked at whether infection persists after antibiotic therapy? A) SEVERAL recent studies suggest that B. burgdorferi may persist in animals after antibiotic therapy. In one study, NIAID-supported scientists found that REMNANTS of B. burgdorferi remained in mice after antibiotic treatment (J Clin Invest 122(7):2652-60, 2012). Another team of NIAID-supported investigators found that INTACT B. burgdorferi PERSIST in nonhuman primates after antibiotic treatment. ******************************************** {Definition added for emphasis} SEVERAL = More than two and distinct from one another REMNANTS = A surviving trace of evidence INTACT = Not damaged or impaired in any way; whole and complete PERSIST = To be obstinately repetitious, insistent, or tenacious. 2. To hold firmly and steadfastly to a purpose, state, or undertaking despite obstacles, warnings, or setbacks. 3. To continue in existence; last: NONHUMAN PRIMATES = The closest genetic relationship between a nonhuman and humans GENETIC = relating to origin of existence Now according to the NIH, NIAID, IDSA, CDC and many non-Lyme Literate Doctors, most people are cured after an initial 21-day dosage of antibiotics. However, most with chronic Lyme can attest that they still tested POSITIVE for the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi LONG AFTER receiving antibiotics. CURED = A state in which a drug or medical treatment stops a disease and makes someone healthy again LONG AFTER = A measure of great distance or time PERSONAL NOTE: After, 3 NEGATIVE tests, I tested POSITIVE (off the scales) 18 months after initial exposure to tick bite and AFTER 3 separate doses of antibiotics.
Posted on: Wed, 17 Sep 2014 21:13:26 +0000
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