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Hi bamptonbred. Below is the breakdown of the Western Blot: 9 cross-reactive for Borrellia 12 specific for Bb 18 unknown 20 cross-reactive for Borrellia 21 unknown 22 specific for Bb, probably really the 23/25 band 23-25 outer surface protein C (OspC), specific for Bb 28 unknown 30 unknown; probably an outer surface protein; common in European and one California strain 31 outer surface protein A (OspA), specific for Bb 34 outer surface protein B (Osp ; specific for Bb 35 specific for Bb 37 specific for Bb 38 cross-reactive for Bb 39 is a major protein of Bb flagellin; specific for Bb 41 flagellin protein of all spirochetes; this is usually the first to appear after a Bb infection and is specific for all Borrellia 45 cross-reactive for all Borellia 50 cross-reactive for all Borrellia 55 cross-reactive for all Borrellia 57 cross-reactive for all Borrellia 58 unknown but may be a heat-shock Bb protein 60 cross reactive for all Borrellia 66 cross-reactive for all Borrelia, common in all bacteria 83 specific antigen for the Lyme bacterium, probably a cytoplasmic membrane 93 unknown, probably the same protein in band 83, just migrates differently in some patients No test for Lyme is completely reliable. Some people who have Lyme do not test positive. The CDC in the states requires several bands to show for the Western Blot to be positive; however, many people who have Lyme do not have this many bands. Lyme doctors often look at which bands are positive. Some are specific for Lyme. The IgM tests for a more recent infection and the IgG tests for a longer standing infection. Band 41 is often the first to show, and yours are positive. Bands 31, 34, and 39 are Lyme specific bands and yous are IND. I think your results are significant. I highly recommend being evaluated by a Lyme knowledgeable doctor. If you need a doctor recommendation, let me know. Post edited by: ByeByeBb, at: 04/14/2008 14:58 Post edited by: ByeByeBb, at: 04/14/2008 14:59 |
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