DualDur is also excellent because it captures images of bacteria and even makes so-called immune complexes visible.
It all began in March this year with a five-year-old girl who developed worsening joint inflammation following a bout of flu. The child’s health deteriorated to such an extent that she could only use her legs to a limited extent and walked with a limp. Although they were referred to several specialists, serological testing was not carried out for a long time, even though it was this test that revealed the infection. It is no coincidence that the mother, who is a pharmacist, recommends that anyone suffering from joint inflammation should have the DualDur test carried out.
Why did you think it was important to have a test for Lyme borreliosis?
In the spring, a rash appeared on my skin, and a dermatologist told me that Lyme disease was the cause of the rash. It occurred to me that my child might also be infected with Borrelia, which the flu might have triggered in both of us, as we’d both had the flu in February. I’d also had some joint problems, which were eventually treated. The point is, I began to suspect he might be infected, even though he didn’t have a single skin symptom. I felt it was important for him to have a diagnosis, and I thought he might have ‘inherited’ it from me, as I’d had joint and other problems even before he was born, but I didn’t know I was infected.
How did you find out about the DualDur test?
I took my little girl from one place to another until I finally managed to get her a serological test. This confirmed the infection, and she was given antibiotics, but they weren’t targeted enough or strong enough, so there was only temporary improvement. I searched the internet, looked at official research websites, and came across a Lyme disease Facebook group. That’s where I first read about DualDur. We had the test done at the end of July: I was hoping it would confirm that my child wasn’t a false positive, as they’d said.
How did you react to the result?
We were relieved to have a diagnosis, as Lyme disease is treatable. Co-infections were also identified: Bartonella, Babesia and Yersinia.
How reliable do you consider the DualDur test to be?
Based on the articles presenting the DualDur, I saw the practical value of this diagnostic method, as I’ve studied microbiology myself. The DualDur is also very good because it photographs the bacteria and even makes the so-called immune complexes visible. They can track the progression of the disease, how much the pathogen has multiplied, or exactly how the body is responding to treatments. This is a much more sensitive test than what is available within the state healthcare system.
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