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Novel Treatment For Relapsing Lyme, Babesia, and Bartonella

https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/11/9/2301

Comparison of the Efficacy of Longer versus Shorter Pulsed High Dose Dapsone Combination Therapy in the Treatment of Chronic Lyme Disease/Post Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome with Bartonellosis and Associated Coinfections

by 1,2,*, 2 and Phyllis R. Freeman2
Microorganisms 2023, 11(9), 2301; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11092301
Received: 8 August 2023 / Revised: 27 August 2023 / Accepted: 8 September 2023 / Published: 12 September 2023
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Bartonella and Bartonellosis: New Advances and Further Challenges)

Abstract

Twenty-five patients with relapsing and remitting Borreliosis, Babesiosis, and bartonellosis despite extended anti-infective therapy were prescribed double-dose dapsone combination therapy (DDDCT), followed by one or several courses of High Dose Dapsone Combination Therapy (HDDCT). A retrospective chart review of these 25 patients undergoing DDDCT therapy and HDDCT demonstrated that 100% improved their tick-borne symptoms, and patients completing 6–7 day pulses of HDDCT had superior levels of improvement versus 4-day pulses if Bartonella was present.
At the completion of treatment, 7/23 (30.5%) who completed 8 weeks of DDDCT followed by a 5–7 day pulse of HDDCT remained in remission for 3–9 months, and 3/23 patients (13%) who recently finished treatment were 1 ½ months in full remission.
In conclusion, DDDCT followed by 6–7 day pulses of HDDCT could represent a novel, effective anti-infective strategy in chronic Lyme disease/Post Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS) and associated co-infections, including Bartonella, especially in individuals who have failed standard antibiotic protocols.
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Peer-Reviewed Study Finds Routine HCQ Access May Have Prevented Over 520,000 Deaths. More COVID Masquerade: FREE Faulty Tests, Masks, and Fauci’s Back

https://popularrationalism.substack.com/p/deadly-policy-peer-reviewed

Deadly Policy: Peer-Reviewed Cross-Country Study Finds That Routine Hydroxychloroquine Access May Have Prevented Over 520,000 COVID-19 Deaths

Countries that restricted access to hydroxychloroquine had higher fatalities. National lockdowns had no effect on fatalities.

JAMES LYONS-WEILER
SEP 25, 2023

A comprehensive cross-country analysis to identify the factors affecting COVID-19 infections and fatalities found that lack of access to hydroxychloroquine was a major factor in driving COVID-19 deaths. The study, which was published today in the Public Health Policy Research section of the IPAK PHPI open-access journal, Science, Public Health Policy & the Law, controlled for other variables like obesity, urbanization, age, healthcare infrastructure, and policy responses such as lockdowns and travel restrictions.

A key finding of the studies included was a robust negative relationship between access to HCQ and COVID-19 fatalities. Countries that restricted access to hydroxychloroquine had higher fatalities. The analysis model resulted in an estimate that around 520,000 fatalities could have been avoided if HCQ had been made widely available in countries where it was restricted.

The study also found that obesity, older populations, fewer hospital beds, and less sunshine were associated with higher rates of infection and fatalities.  (See link for article)

A few points:

  • countries that restricted HCQ use should abandon their deadly policy.  (Please see: How a false HCQ narrative was created)
  • lockdowns were never significantly associated with lowered mortality rates
  • PCR testing was positively associated with reported infections, but not with fatalities, which the authors attribute to the high false positive rate of the use of non-quantitative PCR testing to assess COVID-19 diagnostic status
And speaking of horrific COVID testing:

The FREE COVID test which costs $600M for 200M of them, is being resurrected.  Despite the tests being fraudulent, inaccurate, contaminated and dangerous, citizens can get up to four “free” tests per household, paid for by insurers. 

These tests contain human protein-coding genes and often fail to amplify the viral target sequences causing FALSE NEGATIVES, but they have been manipulated to inflate cases which in turn has been used to drag out the ‘pandemic’ under false pretenses. The study above also shows they are associated with high false positives.  They also manipulated the tests on the “vaccinated” to make the shots look effective when they weren’t, and quit counting the flu to make everything look like COVID. The CDC has been overestimating flu deaths for two orders of magnitude to push the basically useless flu vaccines.

For a 5% prevalence rate for COVID infections in a population, the 42% false positive discovery rate means that for every 50 true positives, there will be 36 false positives.  Ponder that for a moment.

COVID CASES WILL BE OVERSTATED BY A FACTOR OF 72%

Due to unreliable PCR tests, there are no credible COVID “vaccine” data.
The CDC has a long history of insisting upon their own worthless tests that they own the patents on.

https://media.mercola.com/ImageServer/Public/2023/September/PDF/more-mask-masquerades-pdf.pdf

More Mask Masquerades

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola

Sept. 22, 2023

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • Dr. Anthony Fauci is making the media rounds again, saying he hopes people will comply if mask recommendations return
  • In January 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ordered the wearing of masks on public transportation. A court order issued in mid-April 2022 ultimately blocked enforcement of the order. So, it has now been legally clarified that the CDC cannot mandate anything. They can only make recommendations, which Fauci also recently confirmed
  • The 2023 Cochrane review of “Physical Interventions to Interrupt or Reduce the Spread of Respiratory Viruses” found masking had no effect on confirmed infection rates. The review also found no difference between medical/surgical masks and N95/P2 respirators
  • Yet in her February 2023 congressional testimony, then CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky argued the mask analysis only relied on a “small number” of trials as if more would somehow change the results and she falsely claimed the editor-in-chief had retracted the review summary.
  • Fauci is still doubling down on masking, saying masks work “on an individual level” even though randomized controlled trials show it makes no difference on the population level.  He could have ended all the controversy by funding large studies to draw more conclusive results, but he didn’t.  He also didn’t offer any studies to back up his claims, but in the past he has used low quality, observational & cross-sectional studies based on modeling.
  • There is plenty of evidence that masks cause harm and contain a dozen different volatile and potentially hazardous chemicals including graphene.
  • If mask recommendations are renewed this fall, do not comply
  • The asymptomatic spread narrative was completely destroyed by a Chinese study involving nearly 10 million people which showed that not a single case of COVID-19 could be traced to an asymptomatic individual who had tested positive. Still, the propaganda machine churned on, ignoring the evidence.
  • The pandemic of the “vaccinated” narrative was also blown apart.

Remember, mistakes and blunders were not made. Don’t let them get away with it. Refuse to comply.

 

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research, Treatment, Viruses

Lyme Pain

https://danielcameronmd.com/lyme-pain/

LYME PAIN

Lyme pain

Welcome to another selection from my book “An Expert’s Guide on Navigating Lyme disease.” The books highlights the findings of my first 600 Lyme disease Science blogs.  In this episode, I will discuss Lyme pain.

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Reported pain associated with Lyme disease includes headaches, eye pain, neck pain, chest pain, abdominal pain, bladder pain, joint pain, and neuropathy. More recently, central sensitization syndrome (CSS) has been described. Pain medication may not be as effective as when used for other illnesses. Thankfully, pain often improves upon successfully treating Lyme disease.

CENTRAL SENSITIZATION SYNDROME AND LYME DISEASE.

Chronic pain, debilitating fatigue, and heightened sensory disturbances are common in Lyme disease patients. In the article “Post-Treatment Lyme Syndrome and Central Sensitization,” it is suggested that in some cases, such symptoms may be due to central sensitization syndrome (CSS) (Batheja et al., 2013). Central sensitization syndrome (CSS) involves changes in the central nervous system, particularly the brain and spinal cord. This syndrome “is thought to involve hyperactivation of central neurons, leading to various synaptic and neurotransmitter/ neuromodulator changes” (Batheja et al., 2013).

“Notably, in relation to Lyme disease, infections, in general, are known to activate central sensitization in some patients, possibly through the release of inflammatory cytokines,” Batheja points out. Read more.

LYME PRESENTING AS ABDOMINAL PAIN IN A BOY.

At age 8, a boy was hospitalized for severe abdominal pain and underwent extensive testing, but the results were negative. His abdominal pain remitted over the next two months (Savasta et al., 2020).

One year later, the boy was admitted with learning difficulties including attention deficit, difficulty speaking, irritability, and difficulty walking due to an ataxic gait.

He was diagnosed with abdominal neuroradiculopathy. Additional laboratory and radiological findings confirmed the diagnosis of late Lyme disease.

He was treated with six weeks of oral and IV antibiotics. Three months after treatment, the boy’s gait and scholastic performance had improved and entirely resolved after one year. Read more.

A WOMAN WITH A HISTORY OF LYME WITH PAIN REFRACTORY TO TREATMENT.

Lyme disease patients often suffer from ongoing illness following treatment. A study found that 31% of patients remained in significant pain for months after a three-week course of doxycycline to treat an erythema migrans rash (Bechtold et al., 2017).

Researchers describe a 31-year-old woman with Post-Treatment Lyme disease Syndrome (PTLDS) “whose pain was refractory to treatment options such as radiofrequency ablation, vitamin infusion therapy, opioid analgesics, and other pharmacotherapies.” Her pain began gradually, three years prior and a short time after being diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease. “The patient complained of diffuse body pain (6–7/10), fatigue, headache, and brain fog (7–8/10)” (Hanna et al. 2017).

The patient was prescribed off-label Ketamine for pain, reducing her pain by 71%. Read more.

BREAST CANCER PATIENT DEVELOPS LYME DISEASE.

A 61-year-old woman was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer with lymph node metastasis. She underwent a lumpectomy, followed by chemotherapy, radiation, and anti-estrogen treatment, letrozole.

One year later, the woman complained of radicular leg and back pain followed by a foot drop on one foot and right-sided facial palsy in two weeks. Moreover, she was in severe pain despite narcotics.

A spinal tap was performed due to unexplained neurologic findings. Lyme disease tests by blood and spinal fluid were positive.

She was diagnosed with Lyme disease and treated with intravenous ceftriaxone for 14 days. As a result, she became pain-free despite her history of severe pain despite narcotics. Read more.

LYME PRESENTING WITH SEVERE NEUROPATHIC PAIN.

A 36-year-old man suffered from a chronic pain syndrome associated with Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS) (Karri and Bruel, 2020). The doctors did not offer antibiotic treatment.

The patient described severe neuropathic pain in both feet and categorized the pain at a level 10 out of 10 despite treatment with methadone 5 mg every 4 hours as needed. The doctors assumed that the tick-borne infection had resolved, and elected not to treat it with antibiotics.

Instead, they treated the patient’s symptoms. The pain remained severe despite trials of gabapentin, duloxetine, bupropion, and narcotics. Two surgical procedures were performed, which improved the patient’s pain.

Author’s note: I might have retreated with an antibiotic. Read more.

LYME DISEASE CASE WITH SEVERE PAIN FOR 9 YEARS.

In an article published in Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia, doctors describe the case of a 23-year-old woman who suffered from severe chronic pain for 9 years due to post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome (PTLDS). Her pain intensified and became more difficult to manage after she underwent dental extractions and required hospitalization.

Out of 19 symptoms associated with Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome (PTLDS), 9 were especially significant and included fatigue, joint pain,  focusing/concentration, muscle pain, memory, finding words, sleep, neck pain, and irritability. The remaining symptoms were paresthesias (tingling sensations), low back pain, headache, photophobia, dizziness, visual clarity, chills, coordination, sweats, fasciculations (muscle twitches), breathing difficulties, urination changes, and nausea (Rebman et al., 2017).

Two participants met the criteria for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Results from the physical exam and laboratory testing of our sample of patients with PTLDS did not show a pattern of significant objective abnormalities.” However, “the most notable exception was the higher rate of diminished vibratory sensation on physical exam among participants with PTLDS. Read more.

LYME DISEASE PAIN AFTER DENTAL SURGERY.

Despite an uneventful extraction of four molars, a woman complained of severe widespread pain. Her pain medication list was extensive. The woman’s oral pain was minor, while her main issue was overall body pain (Lim and Kinjo Lim 2018).

Although the physicians used a multimodal pain regimen during surgery, they could not prevent her Lyme disease symptoms from recurring after surgery. Finally, the patient’s pain became so severe that she was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). “A multimodal pain regimen was used for two days that include ketamine infusion, acetaminophen, ketorolac, oxycodone, and hydromorphone” (Lim and Kinjo Lim 2018).

Author’s note: It would be reasonable to revisit the woman’s PTLDS clinical history to determine whether she was adequately treated for her infection. Read more.

COMPLEX REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME (CPRS) FROM LYME.

A review from Raigmore Hospital in the UK discussed autonomic dysfunction due to infectious diseases. “Complex regional pain syndromes [CRPS] and reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) with regional sympathetic hyperactivity have also been reported in some patients with Lyme disease” (Artal 2017). CRPS is characterized by considerable pain (allodynia, hyperalgesia), edema, trophic changes of the skin and muscles, and sudomotor disorders.

Artal discussed a case first described by Sibanc et al. (2002). A 46-year-old man reported increasing pain and swelling in his left foot. The pain eventually caused his leg to become dysfunctional. “Even the slightest contact with the skin of the affected area caused the patient unbearable pain” (Sibanc and Lesnicar, 2002). The man improved after four weeks of intravenous ceftriaxone. Read more.

FATIGUE AND COGNITION FROM CENTRAL SENSITIZATION SYNDROME?

Fatigue and cognitive impairments are prominent features of central sensitization syndrome. Patients with Post-treatment Lyme disease Syndrome or chronic Lyme disease often have persistent insomnia and fatigue. While fatigue can have a central or peripheral origin, “central fatigue often has the significant correlate of cognitive impairment” (Batheja et al., 2013).

Studies of patients with Post-treatment Lyme disease Syndrome “have shown that problems with memory, working memory, processing speed, and verbal fluency are common” (Batheja et al., 2013).

Central sensitization syndrome has been described in several illnesses characterized by fatigue with similar presentations to Lyme disease, including fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (Batheja et al., 2013). Read more.

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Link Between Chronic Pain & Suicide

https://www.paintreatmentdirectory.com/posts/the-link-between-chronic-pain-and-suicide-understanding-and-prevention

The Link Between Chronic Pain and Suicide: Understanding and Prevention

The Link Between Chronic Pain and Suicide: Understanding and Prevention

By: Cindy Perlin, LCSW

Chronic pain not only leads to physical suffering but can also have severe psychological and emotional consequences. One of the most concerning correlations is the connection between chronic pain and suicide. Chronic pain patients are at least twice as likely to commit suicide as the general population. This article aims to shed light on this link, its underlying causes, and provide valuable prevention strategies.

Understanding the Link

Chronic pain and suicide are intertwined in a complex relationship that involves both physical and psychological factors.

Individuals living with chronic pain often experience a significant reduction in their overall quality of life. This can lead to feelings of hopelessness, despair, and isolation, which can contribute to the development of suicidal thoughts and attempts.

Key Factors Contributing to the Link:

  1. Psychological Impact: Chronic pain can lead to depression, anxiety, and feelings of hopelessness which increase the risk of suicide.
  2. Loss of Functionality: Many individuals with chronic pain find it challenging to engage in daily activities, work, or hobbies they once enjoyed. This loss of functionality can lead to feelings of inadequacy and a sense of purposelessness.
  3. Social Isolation: Chronic pain often limits an individual’s ability to socialize, leading to isolation and feelings of loneliness. Lack of social support can contribute significantly to the risk of suicide.
  4. Inadequate Pain Management: Poorly managed pain can exacerbate all the above factors. In some cases, individuals may turn to substances or risky behaviors in an attempt to alleviate their suffering, further compounding the risk.
  5. Stigma and Misunderstanding: People with chronic pain often face skepticism or disbelief from others, including family, friends, coworkers and healthcare providers. This can lead to a sense of invalidation and make it even more challenging to seek help.

The Connection Between Opioids and Suicide Risk

“The relationship between opioid prescribing and suicide risk is a complex one. This is particularly the case when people have their opioids tapered,” says Mark Olfson, MD, MPH, professor of epidemiology at Columbia School of Public Health. People can become desperate if their pain is not well controlled. Yet opioids also pose a greater risk of overdose than any other drug class and approximately 40 percent of overdose suicide deaths in the U.S. involve opioids. At a population level, the national decline in opioid prescribing over the last several years appears to have
reduced the number of people who died of suicide.”

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“If opioid prescribing per capita had held constant from 2009 to 2017, there would have been an estimated 10.5 percent more suicide deaths involving opioids in 2017,” noted Olfson. In the U.S., geographic regions with the greatest declines in people filling opioid prescriptions also tended to have the greatest declines in total suicide deaths.

People who abuse opioids are 14 times more likely to die by suicide compared to the general population, a statistic that shows the very strong link between mental distress, chronic pain, opioids and suicide.

Prevention Strategies

  1. Seek Professional Help: If you or someone you know is struggling with chronic pain and experiencing thoughts of suicide, it is crucial to seek help from a healthcare professional. They can provide a comprehensive evaluation, recommend appropriate treatments, and connect individuals with mental health resources.
  2. Comprehensive Pain Management: Effective pain management is essential in reducing the risk of suicide in individuals with chronic pain. Often pain patients lose hope when the limited options offered by conventional medicine don’t help. There are many little-known alternative pain treatments that can provide safe and effective pain relief. Search the Alternative Pain Treatment Directory for helpful information, products and alternative healthcare providers.
  3. Address Mental Health Concerns: It is vital to address any co-occurring mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
  4. Build a Support System: Establishing a strong support network is crucial. Friends, family, and support groups can provide emotional support and a sense of belonging, which can significantly improve an individual’s outlook and resilience.
  5. Education and Awareness: Raising awareness about the link between chronic pain and suicide is essential in reducing stigma and fostering understanding. Education can help individuals recognize the signs of distress in themselves or others and encourage seeking help.
Cindy explains how to quickly reduce stress and pain naturally!

Resources for Prevention

  1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (USA): 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) – Provides free, confidential support 24/7.
  2. Crisis Text Line (USA): Text “HOME” to 741741 – A free, confidential texting service for individuals in crisis.
  3. International Suicide Hotlines: For a comprehensive list of suicide hotlines around the world, visit https://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html.
  4. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Provides resources, support, and education for individuals and families dealing with mental health conditions. Website: https://www.nami.org/.

Conclusion

The link between chronic pain and suicide is a serious concern that requires attention and intervention. By understanding the complex factors contributing to this connection and implementing prevention strategies and effective pain relief, we lessen the suffering that drives pain patients to want to end their lives.

Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, and there are resources available to assist individuals in their journey towards improved mental and physical well-being.

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Activism, Pain Management, Psychological Aspects, Treatment

Free Speech Hangs in the Balance & Another Doctor Humiliated by Medical Board To Send a Message to All Doctors

**UPDATE**

Despite the following court case and a House committee investigation over the current administration’s aggressive censorship, hundreds of new staffers and volunteers have been hired to perform ONE job: fight ‘misinformation’ on social media.  Advertising has also been purchased and ‘grassroots allies’ are pushing their own counter messages. Rather than trust media companies to police this so-called ‘misinformation,’ campaign advisers trust their own resources to counter it. Generative AI can also be deployed to produce deep fakes — manipulated images or videos intended to deceive a viewer.  Haven’t we come a long way, baby?

https://rumble.com/v3hl9o3-in-9-days-free-speech-could-change-forever-redacted-with-natali-and-clayton.html    Video Here, Approx. 8 Min

Appeals Court Rules Against Government Censorship on Social Media

This might be the biggest threat to free speech in our lifetime! While an appeals court decided that the Biden administration still cannot censor speech on social media they gave the government 9 days to appeal to the Supreme Court.

The case revolves around the lawsuit brought by Missouri and Louisiana’s Attorneys General.

In July, a judge ruled that they had proven that the Biden administration had violated First Amendment rights by working directly with social media to censor speech about Covid and other topics. He ruled that they cannot do it any more.

The government appealed and the court agreed that the government had “ran afoul of the First Amendment” and still cannot do it.

The court also stated that self-censorship of those who when allowed to come back onto social media after being kicked off, is in fact injurious.

However, the government (which in this case applies to the White House, the Surgeon General, CDC, and the FBI) which violated our first Amendment rights can still follow up with social media and request content reports concerning their content-moderation, and ask them to be “on the lookout” for certain posts.

Evidently, NIAID, State Department, and CISA are not included in this ruling as there was not sufficient evidence that these groups coerced social media platforms.

Now, even Rumble is under attack by those claiming to “protect us.”

Please watch the following documentary which explains the bigger picture and the absolute need for censorship and control:

A Cry For Freedom

https://rumble.com/v24kf6k-a-cry-for-freedom-documentary.html  (Approx. 50 Min)

The insane plans of the World Economic Forum in their own words:
  • Vaccine based society
  • Social Credit Score
  • Constant fear
  • End of free speech & Internet governance
  • No wealth, no ownership, no small business & controlled finances
  • Weather warfare, blocking the sun, & no wilderness
  • Electric cars, limited travel, prison cities, & isolation of humanity
  • No human rights, virtual reality & total surveillance
  • Everyone a cyborg, artificial intelligence, & 5G mind control
  • Artificial food & food dependency
  • No elderly
Censorship in action:

https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/maine-medical-board-dr-meryl-nass-probation-draconian-sanctions/

Maine Medical Board Puts Dr. Meryl Nass on Probation, Imposes ‘Draconian’ Sanctions

The Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine on Tuesday found Dr. Meryl Nass guilty of medical incompetence and placed her on two-year probation, subject to remedial sanctions. Nass, who last month sued the board, said her case comes down to defending the patient-provider relationship.

By Suzanne Burdick, Ph.D.

In a unanimous vote, the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine on Tuesday found Dr. Meryl Nass guilty of multiple allegations of professional incompetence and placed Nass on probation for two years with a provisional license.

The board also issued a set of remedial sanctions that Nass must complete before being allowed to freely practice medicine again.

During its seventh day of hearings, the board determined Nass had violated medical record keeping standards for telemedicine and failed to provide informed consent to three COVID-19 patients for whom she had prescribed hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin.

(See link for article)

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**Comment**

Similarly to Lyme literate doctors who have been hung on crucible of Lyme for simply treating patients appropriately, Nass has had nothing but glowing reports from her patients.  Make no mistake, this probation has nothing to do with Nass’ competence but rather is about her utilizing ivermectin, HCQ, and for being outspoken about the dangers of the COVID clot shots.  She recently wrote this damning Substack – Myocarditis: What did the federal public health officials know and when did they know it?

A few points:

  • Myocarditis signal was known in Feb, 2021 but FDA and CDC hit it until they got the shots authorized for 12-15 year olds.
  • Myocarditis shows up within 4 days of the 2nd shot over 80% of the time so it’s hard to miss.
  • CDC & FDA continued to hide the myocarditis signal for the June, 2021 VRBPAC meeting.
  • Nass also exposes how the FDA used an army of researchers to get a paper entirely wrong.
The CDC has a long and sordid history of hiding, destroying, and manipulating data for their own end.

Completely corrupt public health agencies, and state medical boards run by a private nonprofit, are both in bed with Big Pharma, and are known for censoring and punishing physicians who use their own brains.

All of this is connected, and it all follows a much larger script which includes global control.

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Activism, Treatment, vaccines, Viruses