doctor thinks that a positive band 41 is significant

Goldfinch

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Posted 11/1/2008 8:05 AM (GMT -8)

DOWA,

In a previous thread to King you mentioned that your doctor thinks that a positive band 41 is significant. Would you be able to elaborate on that comment since my 5 yr old tested positive for band 41 only? The only thing I have been able to find is that it is a non-specific band for Lyme. My daughter is currently being treated for Lyme and her doctor also suspects Bartonella. She will be starting on antibiotics to target Bartonella within the next day or so.

baileygirl76

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Posted 11/1/2008 9:31 AM (GMT -8)

41 flagellin protein of all spirochetes; this is usually the first to appear after a Bb infection and is specific for all Borrellia

That is all I know from a previous post...

Goldfinch

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Posted 11/1/2008 10:00 AM (GMT -8)

Thanks Baileygirl,

I am a bit confused. I don't understand how it can be specific for Borrellia if it is a protein band of ALL flagellan proteins. I would think that other flagellan proteins besides Borrellia could cause a positive result. I think that I am getting hung up on the word specific. Specific to me means reacting to only one thing. I need to go grab my dictionary!!

Dowa

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Posted 11/1/2008 10:14 AM (GMT -8)

Goldfinch: I faxed my Igenex test to Dr C in Missouri and he confirned that it was positive because of band 41 . I have been dx with Erlichia not bartonella if that helps. I am also as confused as you, so you are not alone..(:

Goldfinch

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Posted 11/1/2008 11:29 AM (GMT -8)

Thanks Dowa! Was your Erlichia diagnosis clinical (based upon your symptoms) or did you test positive?

Dowa

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Posted 11/1/2008 1:04 PM (GMT -8)

Erlichia showed up on blood smear send to Fry Lab in Arizona. Hope its ok to put that on here. D

Goldfinch

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Posted 11/1/2008 1:24 PM (GMT -8)

Thanks Dowa! I have seen posts where other people have said that they have used Fry Labs. I don't think it is a problem.

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