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Can Lyme Disease Cause Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)?

Angelica Bottaro

Mast cell activation syndrome, or MCAS for short, is a disorder that occurs when mast cells release too much of their mediator substances at incorrect times. Mast cells are part of the immune system and are found in blood vessels throughout the body and in bone marrow. The mechanism behind MCAS is largely unknown, which is why it is often referred to as an idiopathic condition. Some research has found that a large majority of those with MCAS also have a relative with the condition, so it’s postulated that it could be linked to genetics.

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5 Natural Techniques For Relieving Lyme-Related Headaches

Angelica Bottaro

Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness that can lead to chronic disease. It is caused by the Borrelia bacteria, which is a type of spirochete phylum. Lyme disease affects upwards of 400,000 Americans every single year.

The rampant rate of infection in the United States results in many of these people living with post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PLTDS), a chronic condition that has a lasting effect on the body and mind of the patient. For some with PLTDS, headaches are just one of the many debilitating symptoms.

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Is Coxsackie Virus A Lyme Co-Infection?

Angelica Bottaro

Some diseases often go hand in hand because of the way they affect the body. When this occurs in a patient, it is referred to as a co-infection. Co-infections occur when two or more pathogens get into a cell and cause infection.

In the case of Lyme disease, many other infections can occur when one becomes infected with the Borrelia bacteria (the bacteria that causes Lyme). This is because diseased ticks are often infected with more than just one type of bacteria at a time. For example, if a person becomes infected from a tick that has Borrelia as well as anaplasmosis, the severity of Lyme disease can worsen and it can lead to a more difficult positive diagnosis.

But when it comes to the Coxsackie virus, is it a Lyme disease co-infection? Let’s take a look at what Coxsackie virus is, and if it relates to Lyme disease.

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What To Do If You Think You’ve Been Infected With B. miyamotoi Bacteria

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Lyme co-infections are not often talked about, but for many patients, they can be a significant component of the disease. Co-infections are infections passed through simultaneously with Lyme, from the same tick bite. Ticks can be carriers of a variety of different bacteria strains, each of them causing different conditions once they infiltrate the host’s system. They can also compound the symptoms of Lyme; some of them add to existing symptoms, while others create new ones. Unfortunately, many doctors are oblivious to the effects and sometimes even existence of Lyme co-infections, and don’t realize the importance of treating all infections together. One of the more recent co-infections discovered stems from bacteria called B. miyamotoi.

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New ELISpot Test For B. miyamotoi: How It Works

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Experts have known about the existence of Lyme co-infections for a long time now. Unfortunately, many patients and frontline doctors do not. This severely compounds their ability to treat Lyme patients, especially when Lyme itself is considered something of a grey area in mainstream medicine. In 2019, Lyme disease stands at an awkward crossroads. Nobody is debating that it exists; the data on it is simply too overwhelming. The subject of contention is related to the different phases of the disease. The acute phase is accepted, while the chronic phase remains unacknowledged by much of the medical community. Regrettably for patients, the chronic stage is easily the most debilitating, and the most difficult to treat. The issue of co-infections regularly gets lost among the primary debate, but to tackle the main disease effectively, you must also address this significant element of overall Lyme.

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