From the last article I wrote making a rather bold and provocative statement about Lyme disease being sexually transmitted, it seemed to peak a lot of interest - and controversy.
I received multiple comments on the article itself and e-mails from curious readers who are eager to know more information.
Much to my surprise, I also found an e-mail in my inbox from the Center for Disease Control from the telltale cdc.gov Web site.
It read as follows:
“Hi Cassie - I work in media relations for the CDC and was interested to see your recent story on Lyme disease. It refers to a 'recent statement' by CDC. Our Lyme disease experts were not aware of any recent statement nor the quotes you attributed to CDC in your article. Could you please send me the URL or other source material you were quoting from so we can clear the matter up?”
I responded as follows:
“I would be happy to provide you a link to my source, it is http://www.treeandlawncare.com/blog/could-lyme-disease-be-sexually-transmitted. Could you please provide me with some information as well? I would like to know when the last research was done on Lyme disease and sexual transmission. Is the CDC saying that there is no such thing as sexual transmission of Lyme disease even though spirochetes are found in semen and breast milk? And if so, can you provide me with a quote or a link? What basis or studies are there to say it is not sexually transmitted?”
I still have yet to hear back from the media relations contact. But perhaps this story will prompt a response.
To those people dealing with Lyme or with a loved one dealing with Lyme, the evidence is clear. Something needs to be done – and soon by the powers that be before it becomes an epidemic much like AIDS. And in this case, it is the CDC. They are the gatekeepers to setting care standards for doctors to follow. Or you can look at it this way – they are the Wikipedia of Lyme disease, except they are the only ones with access to change information and therefore make it “real.”
And yes, I spoke with a Philadelphia doctor – one at a well-known university. She did not argue that sexual transmission is a possibility being that Lyme is much like syphilis in its spirochete form. She urged people to use protection and avoid cuts, legions, etc. in the genital area, which would make Lyme easier to penetrate the skin. She also consulted with her superior who said that he had heard of many couples claiming they are convinced they infected each other. But again, just like I said in the last story, he said that there were no studies done to verify this theory.
So come on CDC, don’t you think it’s time for the truth? It really won’t matter what the insurance companies say as ObamaCare goes through and pre-existing conditions are not an issue anymore.
United we stand, divided we fall.
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