What parasite causes Morgellons?

Spirochetes genetically identified as Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto predominate as the infective agent in most of the Morgellons skin specimens studied so far.

What are the 3 stages of Lyme disease?

There are three stages of Lyme disease.

• Stage 1 is called early localized Lyme disease. The bacteria have not yet spread throughout the body.
• Stage 2 is called early disseminated Lyme disease. The bacteria have begun to spread throughout the body.
• Stage 3 is called late disseminated Lyme disease.

What are the signs and symptoms of Borrelia palsy?

1 Tooth pain 2 Chronic infection 3 Chronic fatigue 4 Chronic pain 5 Migrating arthritis or joint pain 6 Muscle pain 7 Chronic flu-like symptoms 8 Headache 9 Neck stiffness and creaking 10 Bell’s palsy (paralysis or weakness in the facial muscles of one side)

How to tell if you have Borrelia BULL’s-eye rash?

Having a history of tick bites, along with the bull’s-eye rash and other Lyme disease symptoms, is the most reliable way to diagnose infection with borrelia. If it looks like a duck and walks like a duck, it probably is a duck. However, even this type of diagnosis is far from absolute.

What do you need to know about Borrelia mayonii?

Like B. burgdorferi, B. mayonii causes fever, headache, rash, and neck pain in the days after infection and can cause arthritis after a few weeks of illness. Unlike B. burgdorferi, B. mayonii can also cause nausea and vomiting; large, widespread rashes; and a higher concentration of bacteria in the blood. What tests are used to diagnose B. mayonii?

What are the symptoms of borreliosis in children?

Borreliosis in children is often very serious. Usually the bacteria attack the brain, which can cause neuroborreliosis. These accompany paralysis of the nerves in the area neck and face. Neuroborreliosis occurs in many cases without warning, that is, without a flush (Erythema Migrans). Treatment of neuroborreliosis can be very difficult.