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A Primitive Parasitic Bad Guy?

Posted on November 13, 2005.

Could a primitive parasitic, pathogenic microorganism capable of growing in living tissue cell structures without killing the cells be responsible for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and some other chronic conditions?

Mycoplasma, which refers to any parasitic, pathogenic microorganism of the genus Mycoplasma, could be the culprit. Mycoplasma lack a true cell wall, are gram-negative, and need sterols such as cholesterol for growth.

To learn more, refer to:

Mycoplasma Articles and Mycoplasma Research

Audio Interviews about Mycoplasma

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