NEWSGROUP FAQ: Studies on the Cystic Form of Borrelia burgdorferi
Sewer Rat
http://www.lymeinfo.net/medical/LDCysts.pdf
These abstracts shed light on how Borrelia burgdorferi (Bb) is able to
survive antibiotic therapy, and on a primary mechanism underlying
post-treatment clinical relapses. They document the ability of Bb to
change from a spirochete-form to a "cystic" or coccoid form in response
to adverse environmental conditions. The cystic forms can later
regenerate spirochetes. 17 pages. Last modified: September 2003
Cystic Form of Bb & Other Spirochetes: Advanced:
http://www.lymeinfo.net/medical/LDAdverseConditions.pdf
*Highly Recommended*. This file juxtaposes photographs and quotations
from studies dating as far back as the early 1900's to show how
spirochetes can transform to and from cystic or coccoid forms. The
ability of Bb and other spirochetes to exist in coccoid forms provides a
cogent explanation for phenomenon such as latency, persistent infection,
and seronegativity. A picture is worth a thousand words! 30 pages (4MB).
Note: This file is fairly large because it contains a large number of
photographs, so be aware that it may take a while to download. Last
modified: September 2003
Cystic Forms of Spirochetes: A Complete Bibliography, 1905-Present:
http://www.lymeinfo.net/medical/LDBibliography.pdf
Especially helpful for researchers. This file contains a complete
bibliography of approximately 250 studies with information/observations
on coccoid forms of spirochetes, dating from the early 1900's to the
present. Relevant quotations from the studies are included.
49 pages. Last modified: June 2005