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Permalink Reply by Lucie E. on November 20, 2011 at 1:48pm

Would you link the exact reference to the said medical publication please. Namely what medical journal it was published in, the title of the research paper and the date of publication would be helpful. It would be nice to be able to judge for ourselves what this publication is about and read it as opposed to just hearing about it. If the name of the authors rings a bell correctly in my mind, I think Wolfe had posted a link to this article before but I can be sure your talking about the same one whithout an exact reference.

 

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Lucie

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Permalink Reply by Gwen "Sunny" Simmons on November 20, 2011 at 5:07pm

 

link to abstract and full pdf:  www.thecehf.org

 

New Scientific Study Supports Reality of Morgellons Disease

Connection Found Between Infectious Disease Afflicting Cattle
And "Fiber Disease" Affecting Thousands of People Worldwide

AUSTIN, Texas (Nov. 14, 2011) ~

The mysterious human illness known as Morgellons disease resembles a well-known infectious disease found in cattle, according to a new research report published Nov. 14 in the prestigious online journal Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology .

Studied since the 1970s, the veterinary disease known as bovine digital dermatitis, or hairy heel warts, can cause lameness, decreased milk production, weight loss, and skin lesions just above the hooves of affected animals. Examination of these lesions by researchers has revealed fibers of varying colors found to be very similar to those seen on the skin of people worldwide who suffer from Morgellons disease.

Often labeled "delusional" by their medical care providers, Morgellons patients may soon be vindicated by this groundbreaking discovery.

"Morgellons disease and hairy heel warts both appear to be evolving illnesses characterized by the appearance of unusual filaments in skin lesions," said co-author Dr. Raphael Stricker, a renowned Morgellons expert who has treated hundreds of people with this disease at his San Francisco, CA-based practice. "The similarity between the two diseases provides new evidence that Morgellons is an infectious illness--not a delusional disorder. Further comparison of these conditions may help shed light on the mystery of what Morgellons is, and eventually how to cure it."

Principal author Marianne Middelveen, a veterinary microbiologist from Calgary, Alberta, is credited with finding the connection between the two diseases. She had heard about hairy heel warts from veterinarians, farmers and scientists, and knew they had looked for a cure by examining microorganisms in the afflicted cattle. Middelveen took a different approach by focusing her research on the fibers seen on the animals’ skin. After discovering that these unusual filaments showed striking similarities to those found in Morgellons patients, she contacted Dr. Stricker. Their joint research identified many common features in the composition and infectious associations of the fibers affecting both cattle and humans.

"We are getting closer to sorting out the mystery of Morgellons disease," said Dr. Stricker. "Sometimes it takes a detective with a new perspective to solve a mystery."

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For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact Cindy Casey, R.N., by  e-mailing her at info@thecehf.org

 
Lucie E. said:

Would you link the exact reference to the said medical publication please. Namely what medical journal it was published in, the title of the research paper and the date of publication would be helpful. It would be nice to be able to judge for ourselves what this publication is about and read it as opposed to just hearing about it. If the name of the authors rings a bell correctly in my mind, I think Wolfe had posted a link to this article before but I can be sure your talking about the same one whithout an exact reference.

 

Thanks,

Lucie

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Permalink Reply by Sherry Taylor on November 22, 2011 at 12:47am

YES..do you have the particulars of the journal and date..as I wanted to read it again and it was pulled.  Thanks so much Sherry Taylor.taylorinsight@gmail.com

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Permalink Reply by Gwen "Sunny" Simmons on November 22, 2011 at 1:17am

Sherry,

I just checked and both links are there (www.thecehf.org)  and still work.  You brought up a good point. It would be a good idea to download a pdf copy of the article, at least.   After a while they do get pulled and then it costs $$ to get a copy from the publisher/journal unless you have a subsciption.  Thanks, Sherry!

Sherry Taylor said:

YES..do you have the particulars of the journal and date..as I wanted to read it again and it was pulled.  Thanks so much Sherry Taylor.taylorinsight@gmail.com

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Permalink Reply by Sherry Taylor on November 22, 2011 at 4:03pm

I got it from pressing your link...but when I tried to type it in myself it didn't work..is the CEHF capitalized?..Anyhow thanks..I did re read it but the original article was more comprehensive with pictures

Weird my toilet just burped..something new every day!..It's an old building.

Sherry

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Permalink Reply by Margaret B. on November 25, 2011 at 1:05am

Reference Type: Journal Article

Record Number: 1

Author: Middelveen MJ, Stricker RB

Year: 2011

Title: Filament formation associated with spirochetal infection: a comparative approach to Morgellons disease

Journal: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology

Volume: 4

Issue: 1

Pages: 167-177

Date: 14 November 2011

Short Title: Filament formation associated with spirochetal infection

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CCIDS26183

Abstract: Abstract:</strong> Bovine digital dermatitis is an emerging infectious disease that causes lameness, decreased milk production, and weight loss in livestock. Proliferative stages of bovine digital dermatitis demonstrate keratin filament formation in skin above the hooves in affected animals. The multifactorial etiology of digital dermatitis is not well understood, but spirochetes and other coinfecting microorganisms have been implicated in the pathogenesis of this veterinary illness. Morgellons disease is an emerging human dermopathy characterized by the presence of filamentous fibers of undetermined composition, both in lesions and subdermally. While the etiology of Morgellons disease is unknown, there is serological and clinical evidence linking this phenomenon to Lyme borreliosis and coinfecting tick-borne agents. Although the microscopy of Morgellons filaments has been described in the medical literature, the structure and pathogenesis of these fibers is poorly understood. In contrast, most microscopy of digital dermatitis has focused on associated pathogens and histology rather than the morphology of late-stage filamentous fibers. Clinical, laboratory, and microscopic characteristics of these two diseases are compared.<br /

URL: http://www.dovepress.com/filament-formation-associated-with-spiroch...

 

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology Dovepress

open access to scientific and medical research

Open Access Full Text Article Per SP e CTI ve S

 

Filament formation associated with spirochetal

infection: a comparative approach

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to Morgellons disease

 

Marianne J Middelveen

raphael B Stricker

 

International Lyme and Associated

Diseases Society, Bethesda, MD, USA

 

this is exciting!

Margaret

Lucie E. said:

Would you link the exact reference to the said medical publication please. Namely what medical journal it was published in, the title of the research paper and the date of publication would be helpful. It would be nice to be able to judge for ourselves what this publication is about and read it as opposed to just hearing about it. If the name of the authors rings a bell correctly in my mind, I think Wolfe had posted a link to this article before but I can be sure your talking about the same one whithout an exact reference.

 

Thanks,

Lucie

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Permalink Reply by Margaret B. on November 27, 2011 at 3:58pm

Members:

Here is a copiy of the PDF for referrence.

Regards,

Margaret

Attachments:

• CCID-26183-filament-formation-associated-with-spirochetal-infection--a_111111[1].pdf, 2.5 MB

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Permalink Reply by Sherry Taylor on November 27, 2011 at 10:12pm

It's the one with the picture of the sore above the right cow's hoof.  I read it in the alberta children's hospital in Calgary.  Thank you to Mr. Commonsense who then thought better of the amount of publicity this might generate..I understand..he has a family..and knows more about the background..from years ago and forces at work than I do.  He's computer savy and American to boot..I'm not talking about vague conspiracy theories..but real people who have been silenced.

I'm coming from a "safe" Canadian perspective..but who knows what is illusion..but my skin ..and not just that..being a living hell and my daughter and her family's present symptoms..my words..these are definitely "real".

Celeste had nits in her hair after a week of not being washed in the hospital.  They don't change the sheets either..unless you ask for something specific..then they are very helpful.

I only have good things to say about them..I just wish Celeste didn't have to loose so much..re the ileocecal valve, cecum area.  They will manage..it's like dealing with a child with allergies..one has to take more care.

I was reading an allergy magazine in the doctors's office...and..it's a lot of learning..but the rewards are great.

My brother is a chiropracter in  Ontario..and he doesn't eat corn, wheat, all gluten stuff nightshades...dairy, eggs cheese.  He's very healthy..eating rice, veggies and local food..clean water.  I've been lazy up till now because I don't have extreme reactions..but I'm interested and will pursue again a better diet.

I think eggs could be fine..but..a lot of these creatures chickens ..including cattlle are fed GMO corn..and that is not good.  Now I see labels no GMO..yay.

What's with the no fat..yogurt in the States..fat is not the demon..overeating and not being active is.  Habits are harder to change..fill that emptiness with activity you like like you did when you were a child.  If you are less healthy or mobile...ask god or your spiritual muse..to guide you to what will bring joy, creativity, aliveness generosity and love..and as much physical activity as you can handle..sweat..yah.  Do it while you can is my motto..or  you may not be able to later.

anyhow..I looked up chocolate chip cookies made with coconut oil and coconut flour.

Christmas is coming...perhaps we should start a healthy recipe blog...maybe there is one already..I'm so far behind the times.

I want to enjoy the music and good will.  Why not.  And if I feel deep and thoughtful..this was an important part of my childhood..that's ok too.

My Dad was big on decorating the house..mostly inside..but some outside..but not overdoing it..the decorations were natural for the most part..and saved for next year.

WE don't need so much plastic we can't see the tree.  In Zen the surroundings are just as important as the things in a space.

Lets focus on the joy and original meaning of shelter, and gifts from the heart.

I had a most wonderful experience in the Mark's line up..a small take of on Black Friday.  I decided to spread love and joy..and we had such a great time..it was over an hour in the line up..so why not see the good in people..it really is possible..it happened..the mom with 4 kids waiting in a car gave a cup to her mom..they held a little contest when I said I wanted to buy one of their cups..and they said no..we will give them away.  The man late for his house party..was relieved of his guilt knowing he would use that jacket to do all kinds of chores around the house..and he helped me get my cup.  I came home happy..even though guilty about getting the warm winter pants..I really couldn't afford.

Last year was so cold..with my Vancouver clothes in Windsor.  And I'm even starting to like Windsor people..they all aren't money grubbing.

The man mentioned the walmart black Friday experience truly was "black"..greed being the dominant feeling.  I'm glad he had a different experience there..he left happy to have helped.

WE can make a difference you know..all of us ..every day is a possibility.

Thank you for lifting me up when I forget.

From my heart, Sherry

Margaret B. said:

Reference Type: Journal Article

Record Number: 1

Author: Middelveen MJ, Stricker RB

Year: 2011

Title: Filament formation associated with spirochetal infection: a comparative approach to Morgellons disease

Journal: Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology

Volume: 4

Issue: 1

Pages: 167-177

Date: 14 November 2011

Short Title: Filament formation associated with spirochetal infection

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CCIDS26183

Abstract: Abstract:</strong> Bovine digital dermatitis is an emerging infectious disease that causes lameness, decreased milk production, and weight loss in livestock. Proliferative stages of bovine digital dermatitis demonstrate keratin filament formation in skin above the hooves in affected animals. The multifactorial etiology of digital dermatitis is not well understood, but spirochetes and other coinfecting microorganisms have been implicated in the pathogenesis of this veterinary illness. Morgellons disease is an emerging human dermopathy characterized by the presence of filamentous fibers of undetermined composition, both in lesions and subdermally. While the etiology of Morgellons disease is unknown, there is serological and clinical evidence linking this phenomenon to Lyme borreliosis and coinfecting tick-borne agents. Although the microscopy of Morgellons filaments has been described in the medical literature, the structure and pathogenesis of these fibers is poorly understood. In contrast, most microscopy of digital dermatitis has focused on associated pathogens and histology rather than the morphology of late-stage filamentous fibers. Clinical, laboratory, and microscopic characteristics of these two diseases are compared.<br /

URL: http://www.dovepress.com/filament-formation-associated-with-spiroch...

 

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology Dovepress

open access to scientific and medical research

Open Access Full Text Article Per SP e CTI ve S

 

Filament formation associated with spirochetal

infection: a comparative approach

(button)

(button)

to Morgellons disease

 

Marianne J Middelveen

raphael B Stricker

 

International Lyme and Associated

Diseases Society, Bethesda, MD, USA

 

this is exciting!

Margaret

Lucie E. said:

Would you link the exact reference to the said medical publication please. Namely what medical journal it was published in, the title of the research paper and the date of publication would be helpful. It would be nice to be able to judge for ourselves what this publication is about and read it as opposed to just hearing about it. If the name of the authors rings a bell correctly in my mind, I think Wolfe had posted a link to this article before but I can be sure your talking about the same one whithout an exact reference.

 

Thanks,

Lucie

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