Archive for the ‘Mycoplasma’ Category

Study: 92% of Pediatric Bipolar Disorder Had Evidence of Tick-Borne Exposure

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/child-and-adolescent-psychiatry/articles/10.3389/frcha.2025.1685016/full

ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Front. Child Adolesc. Psychiatry, 05 November 2025

Sec. Developmental Psychopathology and Mental Health

Volume 4 – 2025 | https://doi.org/10.3389/frcha.2025.1685016

This article is part of the Research TopicSevere Mental Illnesses in Children: Unravelling Developmental Trajectories, Neuropsychiatric Impairments, and Chronic PainView all 3 articles

Investigating the frequency of tick-borne infections in a case series of 37 youth diagnosed with pediatric bipolar disorder

Rosalie Greenberg1,2*
  • 1Medical Arts Psychotherapy Associates, P.A., Summit, NJ, United States
  • 2Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ, United States

Introduction: This retrospective chart review examined 37 youth with pediatric bipolar disorder from a private practice in the Lyme-endemic state of New Jersey, expanding on findings from 27 previously reported cases to explore the potential contribution of tick-borne infections to disease etiology.

Methods: Diagnoses were based on DSM-IV-TR and DSM-V criteria using parent and child interviews, questionnaires, and school reports. Initial screening evaluated for possible PANDAS/PANS, with testing for Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus, Borrelia burgdorferi, Babesia, Bartonella, and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Lyme disease testing included ELISA, Western Blot (IgM/IgG), and immunoblots, interpreted per CDC guidelines. Other pathogens were assessed via IgM/IgG titers, anti-streptolysin O, anti-DNAase B, fluorescent in situ hybridization, and blood cultures. A positive diagnosis required both laboratory evidence and clinician confirmation.

Results: Babesia was detected in 51% (19/37), Bartonella in 49% (18/37), Mycoplasma pneumoniae in 38% (14/37), Borrelia burgdorferi in 22% (8/37), and Group A Streptococcus in 19% (7/37).

Overall, 92% (34/37) had evidence of tick-borne exposure, with 81% (30/37) meeting both laboratory and clinical criteria.

Discussion: More than three-quarters of the cohort demonstrated confirmed tick-borne infections. Overlaps between bipolar disorder and tick-borne illness—such as immune dysregulation, chronic symptomatology, and responsiveness to treatments like minocycline and anti-inflammatory agents—support further exploration of infectious contributors to pediatric bipolar disorder. While limited by its single-practice retrospective design, these findings suggest that tick-borne pathogens may play a role in the pathogenesis of bipolar symptoms in youth, warranting larger, controlled studies.

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Babesia, Bartonella, Lyme, Mycoplasma, PANS, Psychological Aspects, research

Abyssinian in Crisis – Cured By MMS

https://pierrekorymedicalmusings.com/p/report-a-case-of-persistent-feline?

Abyssinian in Crisis: How One Cat’s Mysterious Illness and an Unconventional Therapy Transformed a Family — A Physician-Patient Case Report

One of my favorite cancer patients shared her increasing anxiety over Pearl, her new Abyssinian cat that was dying of viral infections. An offhand suggestion led to a complete recovery.

Pierre Kory, MD, MPA
Sep 02, 2025

This is the third report in a growing series of cases successfully treated with chlorine dioxide therapy. The first two were of my own personal illnesses (infectious colitis and paronychial abscess), and this third one is of… a cat named Pearl.

The following case report is co-authored by me and my patient, who has requested anonymity (I will refer to her as Laura).

In a recent follow-up visit with Laura, whom I treat for the prevention of recurrence of breast cancer (which she has had 4 separate times), one of the many topics we covered was her glowing update on the condition of her cat Pearl. Meet Pearl:

SUMMARY:

Dr. Kory’s case report written for an academic journal (AI-assisted).

Title

Clinical Report: A Case of Persistent Feline Calicivirus and Mycoplasma felis Infection in an Abyssinian Kitten and the Use of Chlorine Dioxide (MMS) Therapy

Abstract

We report the clinical course and management of a blue-ticked Abyssinian kitten (“Pearl”) presenting with chronic gastrointestinal, respiratory, and ocular disease following adoption from a multiple-cat household and a recent vaccination for FVRCP. Diagnostic workup established infections with Feline Calicivirus and Mycoplasma felis. Despite conventional therapy, the patient’s symptoms persisted. Off-label use of chlorine dioxide (MMS) was initiated by the parents, along with nutritional support and adjunct therapies. Clinical improvements were observed, including resolution of gastrointestinal symptoms and improved activity. This case highlights the complex interplay between vaccination, pathogen persistence, and adjunctive therapies in feline medicine.

Clinical Outcome

Within days of initiating MMS and supportive nutrition, Pearl demonstrated improved appetite, resolution of diarrhea and vomiting, normalization of respiratory effort, and increased mobility. No serious adverse effects were reported, save for transient gastrointestinal upset during dosage increases (interpreted as Herxheimer reaction by parents). By ten months, Pearl exhibited vigorous activity and weight gain (7 lbs 10 oz), with persistent ocular sight impairment but otherwise full return to health. Co-housed littermate Clio remained asymptomatic following similar supportive care. (See link for full article)

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**COMMENT**

Cats AND humans can be infected with Mycoplasma felis, the smallest known organism capable of free existence that does not possess a cell wall.  It can cause pneumonia, UT issues, conjunctivitis, bite wound abscesses, and other diseases. Mycoplasma can cause mycoplasmosis, which can lead to inflammation of several joints, such as knees, ankles, hips, or shoulders. Other symptoms include long-term lethargy, difficulty moving, fever, discomfort, and respiratory issues like sneezing and coughing.

Antibiotic treatment for mycoplasma infections can last a long time, so it is important to remain patient and follow the veterinarian’s or doctor’s instructions. Source

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Activism, Mycoplasma, research, Transmission, Treatment

Microbes & Mental Illness: Past, Present, and Future

https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/1/83

Microbes and Mental Illness: Past, Present, and Future

by Robert C. Bransfield1,2,*, Charlotte Mao3 and Rosalie Greenberg4
 
1Rutgers-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA
2Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Nutey, NJ 07110, USA
3Invisible International, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
4Medical Arts Psychotherapy Associates P.A., Summit, NJ 07901, USA
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Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Healthcare 2024, 12(1), 83; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12010083
Submission received: 31 October 2023 / Revised: 30 November 2023 / Accepted: 6 December 2023 / Published: 29 December 2023

Abstract

A review of the association between microbes and mental illness is performed, including the history, relevant definitions, infectious agents associated with mental illnesses, complex interactive infections, total load theory, pathophysiology, psychoimmunology, psychoneuroimmunology, clinical presentations, early-life infections, clinical assessment, and treatment. Perspectives on the etiology of mental illness have evolved from demonic possession toward multisystem biologically based models that include gene expression, environmental triggers, immune mediators, and infectious diseases. Microbes are associated with a number of mental disorders, including autism, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depressive disorders, and anxiety disorders, as well as suicidality and aggressive or violent behaviors. Specific microbes that have been associated or potentially associated with at least one of these conditions include Aspergillus, Babesia, Bartonella, Borna disease virus, Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme disease), Candida, Chlamydia, coronaviruses (e.g., SARS-CoV-2), Cryptococcus neoformans, cytomegalovirus, enteroviruses, Epstein–Barr virus, hepatitis C, herpes simplex virus, human endogenous retroviruses, human immunodeficiency virus, human herpesvirus-6 (HHV-6), human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1, influenza viruses, measles virus, Mycoplasma, Plasmodium, rubella virus, Group A Streptococcus (PANDAS), Taenia solium, Toxoplasma gondii, Treponema pallidum (syphilis), Trypanosoma, and West Nile virus.
 
Recognition of the microbe and mental illness association with the development of greater interdisciplinary research, education, and treatment options may prevent and reduce mental illness morbidity, disability, and mortality.
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Babesia, Bartonella, Lyme, Mycoplasma, research, Syphilis, Toxoplasmosis

Antibiotics vs Herbs: One Doc’s Experience

https://www.treatlyme.net/guide/recovery-crystal-ball-of-odds-and-timelines

In my free Lyme Q&A Webinar called Conversations with Marty Ross MD, people ask me questions related to recovery. Here are some of those questions.

  • Do herbal antibiotics work?
  • Do prescription antibiotics work better than herbal antibiotics?
  • How long will it take me to recover from Bartonella, or Babesia, or Borrelia?
  • Can I recover from chronic Bartonella, Babesia or Borrelia?

Video Article

In the video in the top link, I answer these questions based on my extensive twenty year clinical experience treating persistent tick-borne infections like Lyme, Bartonella, and Babesia using the best herbal and prescription antibiotic approaches. What I discuss is based on my experience. Unfortunately the research answering these questions is very limited or even non-existent.  (See link for article and video)

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**Comment**

Please remember, this is simply ONE practitioner’s experience.

Dr. Horowitz recommends treating Babesia for 9 months to a year.  I agree with this and it was our experience.

Regarding Lyme disease, I believe it has more to do with how long you have had it as well as how many other coinfections and comorbidities you have.  The more coinfections and comorbidites – the longer it’s probably going to take – particularly the older you are.  Mold, MCAS, allergies, etc. all play a large role in this a – and are as important as the infection(s).  

For reference, it took FIVE years of treatment followed by 3-4 relapses necessitating treatment before we reached ‘remission.’  Maintaining  the immune system is imperative and that means balancing hormones as well as minerals, vitamins, etc.  I guarantee you WILL NOT get better if you live in a moldy environment or do not deal with these other factors.  

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Mold, Parasites, EMFs, & Cancer

https://www.activistpost.com/2024/06/the-connection-between-toxic-mold-parasites-emfs.html

The Connection Between Toxic Mold, Parasites & EMFs

JUNE 7, 2024

By Rosanne Lindsay, Naturopath

Updated from February 2022

Living in the material world means an attachment to wireless technology. When does an attachment become an addiction?

Can you do without a cellphone? Watching TV? Scrolling social media? How much time in a day does wireless occupy? What do you consider excessive use? Do you experience withdrawal symptoms (moodiness, irritability, depression) by going without? Would you consent to the imposition of technology at the risk of harming your health and potentially all biological life?

Image by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/mohamed_hassan-5229782/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=3840285">Mohamed Hassan</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=3840285">Pixabay</a>Unfortunately, the emotional and physical effects of invisible electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) are not listed on the package. If you have two or more of the following devices; cell phones, computers, GPS, Smart appliances, electric cars, wearables, and Smart™ TVs, or electric cars, then there are symptoms you may never hear about.

The manufacturer does not disclose that EMFs activate the hidden world of yeast, fungus, mold, mycoplasma, Lyme spirochetes, and protozoan parasites to unhealthy levels in the human body.

The consequence of WiFi is a rise in chronic infections that can be misdiagnosed.

The industries responsible for creating this silent connection between EMFs and infection fail to take responsibility. The line between what will protect you, and what will not, has never been less clearly defined.

As 5G towers become compatible with 6G, 7G and beyond, who is responsible for the consequences?

Symptoms from exposure to mold toxins include:

  • Fatigue
  • Weakness
  • Muscle cramps
  • Headache and pain
  • Light sensitivity
  • Sinus problems
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Joint pain and stiffness
  • Cognitive issues
  • Mood dysregulation
  • Temperature regulation or dysregulation problems
  • Excessive thirst
  • Increased urination
  • Nervous system issues

(See link for article & videos)

The parasitic origin of cancer is not a new concept.  J. Collins Warren, M.D. wrote about it all the way back in 1891 in the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal.  A bacterial origin has also been considered and at one time cancer was considered infectious.  Per usual, many of these theories are trumped and then forgotten due to powerful lobbyists for Big Pharma.

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In Vitro Experiment

Dr. Klinghardt shows that unprotected mold multiplies and releases 600 times more potent biotoxins than mold that is protected from electromagnetic fields (EMF).  Klinghardt postulates that mold, mycotoxin, parasites including worms, and Lyme reacts more defensively when exposed to EMF and that in 2011, the amount of cell phone radiation in a cubic inch of air is several million times higher than it had been a decade before that, and it’s only creased even more now.

Helminths or worms can live in the intestinal tract urinary tract, bladder, or bloodstream and cause a variety of illness from malnutrition to organ failure and flukes (flat, leaf-shaped worms with suckers or hooks) are responsible for a majority of all bladder and liver cancer in endemic regions. 

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Scientists have known for decades that helminths can turn healthy cells into diseased cells.T

Tumors analyzed for pathology often come back showing worms and parasites.

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Activism, Cancer, Lyme, Mold, Mycoplasma, Parasites